Nizar Issa, M.D
NPI 1609096577 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Forrest City, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nizar Issa, M.D is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Forrest City, AR (NPI 1609096577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609096577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E5166 (AR)
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
19 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
1,223 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 | 419 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 251 | $82 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 118 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 114 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 114 | $8 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 801 | 190 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 479 | 128 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 470 | 201 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 174 | 49 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 105 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 98 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$611 across 24 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
- 2007-04-26
- Last updated
- 2015-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nizar Issa's NPI number?
- Nizar Issa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609096577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nizar Issa's specialty?
- Nizar Issa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nizar Issa located?
- Nizar Issa's practice location on file with NPPES is 904 Holiday Dr, Forrest City, AR 72335-9183.
- What is Nizar Issa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nizar Issa is (870) 630-9362.
- Does Nizar Issa accept Medicare?
- Nizar Issa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nizar Issa's NPI active?
- Yes — Nizar Issa's NPI (1609096577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.