Vasile Popa, M.D.
NPI 1508245572 · Neurology Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vasile Popa, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1508245572).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508245572
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29173 (WV)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
276 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 184 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 23 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 327 | 69 |
| Levetiracetam | 297 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 270 | 77 |
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 115 | 26 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 108 | 29 |
| Primidone | 106 | 29 |
| Pregabalin | 98 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,216 across 64 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 (2)
- 310 Smith Ave N Ste 440Saint Paul, MN 55102-2316Phone: (651) 241-6550
- 1256 N Eisenhower Dr Ste 700Beckley, WV 25801-3120Phone: (304) 254-2425
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-01-21
- Certified
- 2025-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasile Popa's NPI number?
- Vasile Popa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508245572, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vasile Popa's specialty?
- Vasile Popa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vasile Popa located?
- Vasile Popa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Dodson Ave Ste 290, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182.
- What is Vasile Popa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vasile Popa is (479) 709-7175.
- Does Vasile Popa accept Medicare?
- Vasile Popa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vasile Popa's NPI active?
- Yes — Vasile Popa's NPI (1508245572) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.