Individual provider

Kayla Kerlec, RN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse Medicare enrolled

Kayla Kerlec, RN is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in New Orleans, LA, registered under NPI 1720705478. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2700 NAPOLEON AVE, New Orleans, LA 70115. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
228104 LA Neonatal Nurse Practitioner primary
RN141438 LA Registered Nurse

This provider holds licence 228104 issued in LA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner
PAC ID
1456721307
Enrollment ID
I20230110002176

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Neonatal covers

Definition to come... NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 363LN0000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers Nurse Practitioner Neonatal

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
363LN0000X Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Neonatal 228104 LA primary
163W00000X Registered Nurse RN141438 LA

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1720705478 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateOct 24, 2022
Last updatedDec 2, 2022
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialRN
Practice address 2700 NAPOLEON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 339-2971
Mailing address 4105 OAK BEND LN
Madisonville, LA 70447
The last update on file is Dec 2, 2022. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1720705478 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 7 2 0 7 0 5 4 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 7 4 0 5 0 1 4 5

Sum = 52 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1720705478?
NPI 1720705478 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Kayla Kerlec, RN in New Orleans, LA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Neonatal cover?
Definition to come...
How do I contact Kayla Kerlec, RN?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (504) 339-2971, last updated Dec 2, 2022. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Kayla Kerlec, RN accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1720705478 a valid number?
Yes. 1720705478 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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