Yazan Alqara, MD
NPI 1740930551 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sulphur, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yazan Alqara, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sulphur, LA (NPI 1740930551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740930551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 345207 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 44 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 35 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 25 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-25
- Last updated
- 2025-11-28
- Certified
- 2025-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yazan Alqara's NPI number?
- Yazan Alqara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740930551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yazan Alqara's specialty?
- Yazan Alqara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yazan Alqara located?
- Yazan Alqara's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 1st Ave, Sulphur, LA 70663-3425.
- What is Yazan Alqara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yazan Alqara is (504) 339-4449.
- Does Yazan Alqara accept Medicare?
- Yazan Alqara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yazan Alqara's NPI active?
- Yes — Yazan Alqara's NPI (1740930551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.