Quick answers
- Does Alyson L. Cosden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alyson L. Cosden 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 Alyson L. Cosden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 23 services for Alyson L. Cosden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alyson L. Cosden's NPI number?
- 1922314186. 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 Alyson L. Cosden, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis65%
- Diabetes61%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
Hospitals where Alyson L. Cosden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alyson L. Cosden 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
Practice locations
Addresses where Alyson L. Cosden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 (504) 613‑0711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alyson L. Cosden as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- Childrens Hospital Anesthesia Corporation281 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Louisiana →
Other nurse anesthetists in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, 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 | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922314186 |
| 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