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DR. NICHOLAS JOSEPH VIVIANO MD
NPI 1730187162
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Covington, LA

Active since July 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7031 HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA 70433(985) 893-9464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Nicholas Joseph Viviano Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS JOSEPH VIVIANO MD (NPI 1730187162) is an individual procedural dermatology provider in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (015859) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730187162
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS JOSEPH VIVIANOCredential: MD
Location Address7031 HIGHWAY 190Covington, LA 70433-4955
Mailing AddressPo Box 1259Mandeville, LA 70470-1259 · (985) 893-9464
Phone(985) 893-9464
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1730187162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NS0135X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 015859
Definition
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
7031 HIGHWAY 190, Covington, LA 70433
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINB61535LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas Joseph Viviano Md 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 ID8628063328
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040421000255
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.
103 services57 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.
67 services40 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
52 services31 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103
A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.
40 services14 patients
Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 11642
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth is between 1.1-2.0 cm in size. This is done to prevent the cancer from spreading and to restore health.
17 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70433 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.

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 Nicholas Viviano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Viviano is 1730187162. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2005.

Where is Nicholas Viviano located?

Nicholas Viviano practices at 7031 Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 893-9464.

What is Nicholas Viviano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Is Nicholas Viviano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Viviano 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.

What insurance does Nicholas Viviano accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Nicholas Viviano 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 Nicholas Viviano was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.