Nicola Piazza Kent, APRN, FNP
Nicola Piazza Kent is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Ruston, LA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicola Piazza Kent, APRN, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Ruston, LA. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 12 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
707 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-5845
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better44%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
200
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,678
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M
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.
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$653 received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Nicola Piazza Kent's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 14, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Nicola Piazza Kent
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicola Piazza Kent for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Ruston 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 Nicola Piazza Kent
Dr. Kent is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ruston, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 224-3044.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicola Piazza Kent
Practice Location
707 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-5845
Mailing Address
707 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-5845
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