Arturo Lopez, MD
NPI 1891227153 · Nephrology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arturo Lopez, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1891227153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891227153
- 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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,350 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 50 Minutes99233 | 604 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 306 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 107 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 88 | $136 |
| 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 | 82 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 33 | — |
| Carvedilol | 33 | 12 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 27 | 12 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 18 | — |
| Famotidine | 17 | — |
| Furosemide | 16 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$309 across 13 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
- 2017-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-07-18
- Certified
- 2023-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arturo Lopez's NPI number?
- Arturo Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891227153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arturo Lopez's specialty?
- Arturo Lopez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arturo Lopez located?
- Arturo Lopez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Arturo Lopez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arturo Lopez is (318) 626-0434.
- Does Arturo Lopez accept Medicare?
- Arturo Lopez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arturo Lopez's NPI active?
- Yes — Arturo Lopez's NPI (1891227153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.