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CHRISTY BETH HUTCHINSON PMHNP-BC
NPI 1972331577
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Ponchatoula, LA

Active since July 24, 2024PECOS Enrolled
156 W PINE ST, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454(985) 956-2979(985) 956-2979 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2024, Aug 21, 2024, Jul 24, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Christy Beth Hutchinson Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

CHRISTY BETH HUTCHINSON PMHNP-BC (NPI 1972331577) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (236247) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972331577
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTY BETH HUTCHINSONCredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address156 W PINE STPonchatoula, LA 70454-3309
Mailing Address156 W Pine StPonchatoula, LA 70454-3309 · (985) 852-2317 · Fax (985) 956-2979
Phone(985) 956-2979
Fax(985) 956-2979
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1972331577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 236247
156 W PINE ST, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christy Beth Hutchinson Pmhnp-bc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Christy Hutchinson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Thrive Psychiatric LLC
2.0 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
15744 MEDICAL ARTS PLAZA DRIVE
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
NPI 1235958919 (985) 268-7697
Psychiatric Specialists Apmc
31 mi
Psychiatry
4113 WILLIAMS BLVD
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326520362 (786) 457-7210

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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
21 services17 patients

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
$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.

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 Christy Hutchinson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christy Hutchinson is 1972331577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2024.

Where is Christy Hutchinson located?

Christy Hutchinson practices at 156 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454. The listed phone number is (985) 956-2979.

What is Christy Hutchinson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Christy Hutchinson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christy Hutchinson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christy Hutchinson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christy Hutchinson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Thrive Psychiatric LLC (Hammond, LA) and Psychiatric Specialists Apmc (Kenner, 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 Christy Hutchinson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christy Hutchinson accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Christy Hutchinson 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 Christy Hutchinson was last updated on October 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.