Jessica R. Peluso, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Jessica R. Peluso is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Natchitoches, LA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(318) 214-5770Natchitoches, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across LA can see Jessica R. Peluso, PA-C in person in Natchitoches or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.

1 of 25 Physician Assistant providers in LASee all Physician Assistant in Natchitoches24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1958dNPPES updated 2021-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

601 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-6020

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

58.45/100

Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-25.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

49.6%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-33.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

242

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

322

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,011

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $765k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+51%)71%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+51%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+34%)47%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+9%)31%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.5k received from industry

116 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jessica R. Peluso's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 11, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 2475, Natchitoches, LA 71457-2475

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Jessica R. Peluso

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jessica R. Peluso for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Natchitoches required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jessica R. Peluso

Dr. Peluso is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Natchitoches, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 214-5770.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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