APRIL NICOLE BEDINGFIELD FNP-C
NPI 1285092056
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Shreveport, LA

Active since February 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, # 100, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106(318) 221-1629(318) 221-6308 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2021, Feb 8, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About April Nicole Bedingfield Fnp-c NPPES

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

APRIL NICOLE BEDINGFIELD FNP-C (NPI 1285092056) is an individual family provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP08620) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285092056
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameAPRIL NICOLE BEDINGFIELDCredential: FNP-C
Location Address385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, # 100Shreveport, LA 71106-8158
Mailing Address385 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, # 100Shreveport, LA 71106-8158 · (318) 221-1629 · Fax (318) 221-6308
Fax(318) 221-6308
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1285092056 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP08620
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, Shreveport, LA 71106

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)April Nicole Laurents, Kendall

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

April Nicole Bedingfield Fnp-c 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 ID9739486788
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160318001163
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show April Bedingfield reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Adult Medicine
1000 CHINABERRY DR STE 800, 500
Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Emd Telehealth Solutions, L.L.C.
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1011 CHINABERRY DR STE 200
Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 6 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
501 services207 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
482 services50 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 17004
This procedure involves removing 15 or more precancerous skin growths to prevent them from developing into cancer. It's done using various methods like freezing, creams, or minor surgery. The goal is to protect your health by stopping cancer before it starts.
280 services122 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
87 services52 patients
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths 11900
This procedure involves injecting medication into 1-7 skin growths. The medication helps to reduce the size of the growths or completely eliminate them. It's a simple, quick, and usually painless process performed by a medical professional.
52 services29 patients
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm 17281
This procedure involves the removal of cancerous skin growths on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that are between 0.6-1.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate cancer cells, preventing further spread and promoting health.
28 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71106 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
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, BLDG 300
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Dentist (General Practice)
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Anesthesiology
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, BUILDING 300
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, BLDG 300
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SUITE 500
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SUITE 500
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
385 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106

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 April Bedingfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for April Bedingfield is 1285092056. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2016. The provider is also known as April Nicole Laurents, Kendall.

Where is April Bedingfield located?

April Bedingfield practices at 385 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop # 100, Shreveport, LA 71106. The listed phone number is (318) 221-1629.

What is April Bedingfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is April Bedingfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. April Bedingfield 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 organizations bill Medicare for April Bedingfield's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), April Bedingfield reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Emd Telehealth Solutions LLC (Bossier City, LA) and Emd Primary Care LLC (Bossier City, LA). Each 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 April Bedingfield's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does April Bedingfield 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 2 other insurers list April Bedingfield 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.

Is April Bedingfield affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, April Bedingfield is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for April Bedingfield was last updated on May 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.