Quick answers
- Does Nona K. Epstein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nona K. Epstein accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nona K. Epstein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 206 Original Medicare patients and 902 services for Nona K. Epstein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nona K. Epstein's NPI number?
- 1053379164. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nona K. Epstein, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 206 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 902 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)264 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)251 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)144 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)105 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)33 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis50%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Nona K. Epstein works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nona K. Epstein at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191324
- St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190079
Practice locations
Addresses where Nona K. Epstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 Jefferson HwyJefferson, LA 70121 (504) 842‑4747
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nona K. Epstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Jefferson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jefferson, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053379164 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians