Marwan Kaskas, MD
NPI 1831184407 · Nephrology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marwan Kaskas, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1831184407).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831184407
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 09084R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2,489 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 | 1,151 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 437 | $117 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 209 | $330 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 192 | $111 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 111 | $275 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 269 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 146 | 48 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 121 | 26 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 105 | 31 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 77 | 22 |
| Allopurinol | 76 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,822 across 86 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
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2010-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marwan Kaskas's NPI number?
- Marwan Kaskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831184407, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marwan Kaskas's specialty?
- Marwan Kaskas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Marwan Kaskas located?
- Marwan Kaskas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2501 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103-3905.
- What is Marwan Kaskas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marwan Kaskas is (318) 631-1584.
- Does Marwan Kaskas accept Medicare?
- Marwan Kaskas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marwan Kaskas's NPI active?
- Yes — Marwan Kaskas's NPI (1831184407) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.