2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1730187162 MD
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NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in COVINGTON, 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 119 claims across 39 beneficiaries .

What stands out: NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COVINGTON, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2005

NPI 1730187162

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Procedural Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Procedural Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730187162. 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.

NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7031 HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (985) 893-9464. NPI 1730187162 was issued on 07/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIVIANO 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

7031 HIGHWAY 190
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1730187162
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

119
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
181
Total Day Supply
4,790
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
28% female / 72% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
48
Minocycline Hcl
13

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's 119 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD located?
NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD is located at 7031 HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 893-9464.
What is NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730187162, issued on 07/11/2005.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Minocycline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS VIVIANO, MD's NPI is 1730187162 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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