MRS. LAURIE C. SICA CRNA
NPI 1649209701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hammond, LA

Active since July 01, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
79.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-1682(985) 230-1617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mrs. Laurie C. Sica Crna NPPES

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

MRS. LAURIE C. SICA CRNA (NPI 1649209701) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP01657) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649209701
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LAURIE C. SICACredential: CRNA
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 230-2198 · Fax (985) 230-2159
Fax(985) 230-1617
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2013
✔ NPI 1649209701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP01657
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laurie Couvillion

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5S852
Other430059245Rr Medicare Number
Medicaid1650676LA

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

Mrs. Laurie C. Sica Crna 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 ID5890839088
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100225000938

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Laurie Sica reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1780868612 (Louisiana)
  • 310 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
16061 DOCTORS BLVD STE A
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 114 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 2

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
25 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

79.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.5
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.93

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

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 Laurie Sica's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurie Sica is 1649209701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Laurie Couvillion.

Where is Laurie Sica located?

Laurie Sica practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-1682.

What is Laurie Sica's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Laurie Sica enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurie Sica 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 Laurie Sica's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laurie Sica reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: North Oaks Medical Center, LLC (Hammond, LA), Gastroenterology Anesthesia LLC (Hammond, LA) and Anesthesiology Affiliates, LLC (Baton Rouge, 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 Laurie Sica's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laurie Sica accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Laurie Sica 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 Laurie Sica affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laurie Sica is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laurie Sica was last updated on December 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.