Bassem Arab, MD
NPI 1780116061 · Nephrology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bassem Arab, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1780116061).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780116061
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,099 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 424 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 170 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 125 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 114 | $111 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 73 | $336 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 151 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 126 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 95 | 23 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 93 | 22 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 92 | 30 |
| Carvedilol | 67 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 58 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,253 across 55 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 (1)
- 1501 Kings HwyInternal MedicineShreveport, LA 71103-4228Phone: (318) 626-0434
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-06-30
- Certified
- 2022-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bassem Arab's NPI number?
- Bassem Arab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780116061, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bassem Arab's specialty?
- Bassem Arab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bassem Arab located?
- Bassem Arab's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Baltimore, San Antonio, TX 78215-1919.
- What is Bassem Arab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bassem Arab is (210) 228-0743.
- Does Bassem Arab accept Medicare?
- Bassem Arab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bassem Arab's NPI active?
- Yes — Bassem Arab's NPI (1780116061) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.