Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Muscarello, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Independence, LA

  • NPI 1710309166
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
52579 Highway 51 S
Independence, LA 704432231
(985) 878-9421

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2014
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #AP07639

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710309166. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
259
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$17,540
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 116 40 $80
95251 Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 62 23 $28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 52 30 $81
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 29 13 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,251
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 16 $934.58
BETA BIONICS, INC. 4 $147.00
CeQur Corporation 1 $87.45
Dexcom, Inc. 1 $24.79
Mannkind Corporation 1 $21.92
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $19.19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $16.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$994
Travel and Lodging
$258

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,430
Patients
543
Total drug cost
$1,119,822
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Brand 224 62 $258,455
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 157 48 $240,191
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 147 53 $166,447
Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog) Brand 133 54 $108,300
Toujeo Max Solostar (Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog) Brand 102 38 $100,896
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 85 35 $117,781
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 83 37 $433
Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) Brand 73 44 $51,389
Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) Brand 71 28 $659
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 68 30 $729

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kristen Muscarello's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Muscarello practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Independence, LA.
Where does Dr. Kristen Muscarello practice?
Dr. Kristen Muscarello practices at 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA 704432231. Office phone: 9858789421.
What is Dr. Kristen Muscarello's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Muscarello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710309166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Muscarello accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Muscarello accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Muscarello commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.