Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lourdes Pickens, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1700333481
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18220 State Highway 249, Suite 249
Houston, TX 770704347
(281) 737-8300
fax (281) 737-1335

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 16, 2017
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #AP132154 · Texas #704557

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700333481. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
42
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,599
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $144
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 12 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 96 peers in Houston Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,415
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 8 $777.40
Atricure, INC. 7 $740.43
Abiomed 5 $724.53
Baxter Healthcare 4 $366.01
Medtronic, INC. 3 $312.56
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $156.99
ShockWave Medical, INC 1 $149.73
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $63.03
CVRx, INC. 2 $51.23
Ethicon US, LLC 2 $48.45
Amgen INC. 1 $24.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,857
Travel and Lodging
$558

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
23
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$157
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 12 0 $49
Potassium Chloride Generic 11 0 $108

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lourdes Pickens's medical specialty?
Dr. Lourdes Pickens practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lourdes Pickens practice?
Dr. Lourdes Pickens practices at 18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 770704347. Office phone: 2817378300.
What is Dr. Lourdes Pickens's NPI?
Dr. Lourdes Pickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700333481, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lourdes Pickens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lourdes Pickens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lourdes Pickens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.