Lawrence Counts, MD
NPI 1275508962 · Nephrology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Counts, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1275508962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275508962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E3271 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 36 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 33 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 31 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 27 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 5151 Plank Rd Ste 210Baton Rouge, LA 70805Phone: (225) 500-7028Fax: (225) 529-2494
- 653 W 70th StShreveport, LA 71106Phone: (318) 636-8389Fax: (318) 636-8389
- 800 Ohio AveClarksdale, MS 38614-7200Phone: (662) 624-2504Fax: (662) 627-3629
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2024-12-18
- Certified
- 2024-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Counts's NPI number?
- Lawrence Counts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275508962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Counts's specialty?
- Lawrence Counts is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Counts located?
- Lawrence Counts's practice location on file with NPPES is 1625 David Raines Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107-5899.
- What is Lawrence Counts's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Counts is (318) 425-2252.
- Does Lawrence Counts accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Counts is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Counts's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Counts's NPI (1275508962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.