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- 7031 Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
About Dr. Viviano
Nicholas J. Viviano, MD practices dermatology in Covington, LA. Nicholas is a 1980 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 156 Medicare patients across 279 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730187162.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (985) 893-9464
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
7031 HIGHWAY 190
Covington, LA 70433
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
279 services · 156 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
67 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
40 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11642 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
103 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Covington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Viviano's specialty?
Dr. Viviano is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Viviano?
Dr. Viviano is listed at 7031 Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Viviano?
The number on file is (985) 893-9464. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Viviano's NPI number?
Dr. Viviano's National Provider Identifier is 1730187162. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Viviano's medical education?
Dr. Viviano attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Viviano been practicing?
Dr. Viviano has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Viviano known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Viviano performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Viviano confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Viviano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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