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MRS. NICOLE MEREDITH GARDEN FNP-C
NPI 1801550520
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lake Charles, LA

Active since October 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
1530 E MCNEESE ST STE 1, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607(337) 564-5322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2025, Jun 8, 2025, Jan 13, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mrs. Nicole Meredith Garden Fnp-c NPPES

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

MRS. NICOLE MEREDITH GARDEN FNP-C (NPI 1801550520) is an individual family provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (232435) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801550520
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. NICOLE MEREDITH GARDENCredential: FNP-C
Location Address1530 E MCNEESE ST STE 1Lake Charles, LA 70607-4784
Mailing Address1530 E Mcneese St Ste 1Lake Charles, LA 70607-4784 · (337) 564-5322
Phone(337) 564-5322
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1801550520 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 · 232435
1530 E MCNEESE ST STE 1, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice.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

Mrs. Nicole Meredith Garden 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 ID7719371319
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240507003963
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 7

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
350 services33 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
68 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
65 services59 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
60 services48 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
30 services30 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) 87811
This is a test to detect COVID-19, the virus causing severe respiratory illness. It uses a method called immunoassay, which identifies the virus by its unique proteins. The test is directly observed for accuracy. It helps determine if you're currently infected.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70607 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.

86.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.36
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

BETHANY ARDOIN VERRET PA-C
Physician Assistant
1530 E MCNEESE ST STE 1
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607
Calcasieu Parish (337) 564-5322

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 Nicole Garden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Garden is 1801550520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2021.

Where is Nicole Garden located?

Nicole Garden practices at 1530 E Mcneese St Ste 1, Lake Charles, LA 70607. The listed phone number is (337) 564-5322.

What is Nicole Garden's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Garden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Garden 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 Nicole Garden accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Community Health Choice list Nicole Garden 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 Nicole Garden was last updated on December 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.