Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Cusella, NP

Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Lafayette, LA

  • NPI 1609149293
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1214 Coolidge Blvd
Lafayette, LA 705032621
(337) 289-7529
fax (337) 289-7190
Mailing address
216 Barksdale Dr
Broussard, LA 705189100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 4, 2016
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #26NJ00480700 · Louisiana #TAP002743

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609149293. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
199
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$19,388
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 115 113 $106
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 39 39 $152
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 29 29 $7
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 16 16 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$82
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2 $32.80
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC 2 $31.88
CSL Behring 1 $17.63

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$82

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
202
Patients
196
Total drug cost
$1,899
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 72 72 $381
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 40 36 $589
Naproxen Generic 26 26 $116
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 23 23 $95
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 15 15 $173
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 13 12 $456
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 13 12 $89

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Cusella's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Cusella practices Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Cusella practice?
Dr. Joseph Cusella practices at 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 705032621. Office phone: 3372897529.
What is Dr. Joseph Cusella's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Cusella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609149293, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Cusella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Cusella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Cusella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.