DR. NISHANT KUMAR ROUT D.P.M.
NPI 1063101244
Podiatrist in Ponchatoula, LA

Active since May 03, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
165 W OAK ST, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454(985) 986-7900(985) 386-7999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2026, May 3, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Nishant Kumar Rout D.p.m. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. NISHANT KUMAR ROUT D.P.M. (NPI 1063101244) is an individual podiatrist in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (342892) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063101244
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NISHANT KUMAR ROUTCredential: D.P.M.
Location Address165 W OAK STPonchatoula, LA 70454-3328
Mailing AddressPo Box 2036Ponchatoula, LA 70454-2036 · (985) 386-7900 · Fax (985) 386-7999
Fax(985) 386-7999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBarry University School Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1063101244 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 342892
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Also ListedPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 213ES0103X · License 342892 (LA)
165 W OAK ST, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1802 Riverside DrFranklinton, LA 70438-3634 · Phone (985) 215-5618 · Fax (985) 386-7999
Location 22240 Gause Blvd ESlidell, LA 70461-4231 · Phone (981) 215-5618 · Fax (985) 386-7999
Location 31514 Jefferson HwyJefferson, LA 70121-2429 · Phone (504) 842-3000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nishant Kumar Rout D.p.m. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6204281322
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260612000838
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nishant Rout reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Podiatric
537 KENTUCKY AVE STE B
Bogalusa, LA 70427
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70454 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
165 W OAK ST
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
Podiatrist
165 W OAK ST
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nishant Rout's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nishant Rout is 1063101244. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2023.

Where is Nishant Rout located?

Nishant Rout practices at 165 W Oak St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454. The listed phone number is (985) 986-7900.

What is Nishant Rout's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Nishant Rout enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nishant Rout is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nishant Rout's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nishant Rout reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern Podiatry Clinic LLC (Bogalusa, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nishant Rout's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nishant Rout accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Nishant Rout as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nishant Rout was last updated on September 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.