Asif Nisar, MD
NPI 1316911092 · Nephrology Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asif Nisar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1316911092).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316911092
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA72826 (NJ)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
680 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 424 | $84 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 106 | $276 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 96 | $334 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $103 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 18 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$334 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 128 | 50 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 70 | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 67 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 57 | 22 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | — |
| Lisinopril | 51 | 18 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 50 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 across 18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2011-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asif Nisar's NPI number?
- Asif Nisar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316911092, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asif Nisar's specialty?
- Asif Nisar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asif Nisar located?
- Asif Nisar's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 18th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5874.
- What is Asif Nisar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asif Nisar is (337) 439-5369.
- Does Asif Nisar accept Medicare?
- Asif Nisar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asif Nisar's NPI active?
- Yes — Asif Nisar's NPI (1316911092) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.