Sydney F Fussell, PA
Sydney F Fussell is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Covington, LA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sydney F Fussell, PA has been part of the Covington medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Covington area.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2989dNPPES updated 2018-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1203 S Tyler St Ste 100, Covington, LA 70433-2353
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better19.26%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
19.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
232
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,101
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $76k
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.
$5.6k received from industry
118 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Sydney F Fussell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
4950 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3738
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Sydney F Fussell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sydney F Fussell for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Covington 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 Sydney F Fussell
NPI records show Dr. Fussell as active with telehealth listed in Covington, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (985) 892-9090.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sydney F Fussell
Practice Location
1203 S Tyler St Ste 100, Covington, LA 70433-2353
Mailing Address
4950 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3738
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