2026 NPPES data Community Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1699827600 F.N.P.
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CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.

Community Health Nurse Practitioner in OAKDALE, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
153
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Community Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
75.1568/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. is a Community Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in OAKDALE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 153 claims across 103 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1568/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.1568 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/18/2007

NPI 1699827600

Primary specialty

Community Health Nurse Practitioner

Rare

438 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,370

MIPS final score

75.1568/100 7.94319999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Community Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Community Health Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Community Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Community Health Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Community Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.1568/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Community Health Nurse Practitioner) — 75.1568/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.2%
MIPS final score (Community Health Nurse Practitioner) — 75.1568/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. is a Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in OAKDALE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: F.N.P.. NPI: 1699827600. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding F.N.P. credentials at 115 HOSPITAL DR, OAKDALE, LA, 71463, with a listed phone of (318) 228-2415. NPI 1699827600 was issued on 01/18/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCKNIGHT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.1568/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 52.9928, Cost 36.6966), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Community Health Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 438 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,370 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

115 HOSPITAL DR
OAKDALE, LA 71463

Provider Details

NPI 1699827600
Specialty Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials F.N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/18/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.1568
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
52.9928
Quality
36.6966
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

RAPIDES AFTER HOURS CLINIC LLC
PINEVILLE, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

153
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
1,336
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18
Prednisone
13
Azithromycin
12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11
Methylprednisolone
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Community Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. fits within the Community Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

438
Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
46
States with Community Health Nurse Practitioner
1,370
Avg Claims per Provider

CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s 153 claims are below the specialty average of 1,370.

Nearby Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MCKNIGHT.

Compare Community Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s specialty?
CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. specializes in Community Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in OAKDALE, Louisiana. Credentials: F.N.P..
How much does CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s Medicare quality score?
CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1568/100 (Quality: 52.9928, Cost: 36.6966). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. located?
CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. is located at 115 HOSPITAL DR, OAKDALE, LA, 71463. Phone: (318) 228-2415.
What is CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s NPI number?
CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699827600, issued on 01/18/2007.
How many Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 438 Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 46 states in the US. The average Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,370 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Prednisone, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. accept Medicare?
CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s credentials?
CELESTE MCKNIGHT, F.N.P.'s NPI is 1699827600 with credentials F.N.P.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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