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Laura Read
Folsom, LA 70437
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Medicare Plans That Cover Laura Read, NP
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Laura Read, NP is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70437, LA — the Nurse Practitioner's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
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What Laura Read, NP Does
Laura Read, NP served 132 Medicare patients across 136 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 50% below the average Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana (263 patients across 2,596 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441) | 73 | 69 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442) | 47 | 47 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213) | 16 | 16 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Laura Read, NP billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.
Hospital Affiliations
Laura Read, NP is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
St Tammany Parish Hospital
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Laura Read, NP practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Laura Read, NP offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 82525 HWY 25, Folsom, LA 70437
Phone: (985) 839-9895
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 85% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.
Telehealth Readiness
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Primary Care Doctors near 70437, LA
If Laura Read, NP isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest primary care doctors near 70437, LA:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmynah M. Helaire | General Practice | 57 | 1.8 mi |
| Victoria R. Blossman | Family Practice | 542 | 1.8 mi |
| Leslie A. Mcdaniel | Nurse Practitioner | — | 12.3 mi |
| Kristin K. Manuel | Nurse Practitioner | — | 12.3 mi |
| Elizabeth King | Nurse Practitioner | — | 12.3 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Laura Read, NP takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 70437, LA →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Laura Read, NP's office at (985) 839-9895 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.
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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy
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