Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Mrs. Deana Leigh Knighten, FNP

Individual provider Family Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1083960355

Mrs. Deana Leigh Knighten, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Qualified in 2012, 14 years ago. Practices with Ochsner American Legion Hospital, LLC, a 32-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
14
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2012
What do these letters mean?
FNP — Family Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner who treats patients of all ages, much like a family doctor.

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Practice location Address checks out

600 Dr Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5727
Phone: (337) 436-3813
Fax: (337) 439-0214
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Family Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363LF0000X · Licence AP06912 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1083960355
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials FNP
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 24, 2012
Last updated in NPPESJuly 3, 2013

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2012 (14 years in practice)
Group practice Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Llc — 32 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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