Paul Stafford, MD
NPI 1396735759 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Stafford, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1396735759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396735759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.022010 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3,189 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 637 | $13 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 490 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 467 | $86 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 405 | $28 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 204 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 491 | 134 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 263 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 228 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 200 | 61 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 178 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 177 | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$791 across 37 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
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2022-05-05
- Certified
- 2022-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Stafford's NPI number?
- Paul Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396735759, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Stafford's specialty?
- Paul Stafford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Stafford located?
- Paul Stafford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 210, Shreveport, LA 71105-5740.
- What is Paul Stafford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Stafford is (318) 212-3858.
- Does Paul Stafford accept Medicare?
- Paul Stafford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Stafford's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Stafford's NPI (1396735759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.