Sereen Askar, NP
Sereen Askar is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Gretna, LA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sereen Askar, NP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Gretna, LA. She has been in practice for 16+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3502dNPPES updated 2016-10-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.1%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
171
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
999
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $388k
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Sereen Askar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Sereen Askar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sereen Askar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gretna 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 Sereen Askar
Dr. Askar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gretna, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 458-1897.
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 Sereen Askar
Practice Location
501 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056
Mailing Address
501 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056
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