Christopher Argote, MD
NPI 1902030497 · Internal Medicine Physician · Marrero, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Argote, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Marrero, LA (NPI 1902030497).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902030497
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 204593 (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
17 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
480 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 | 270 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 81 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 77 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 52 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 86 | 34 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 75 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 66 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 60 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 55 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 48 | 12 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 3 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
- 2009-05-12
- Last updated
- 2014-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Argote's NPI number?
- Christopher Argote's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902030497, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Argote's specialty?
- Christopher Argote is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Argote located?
- Christopher Argote's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072-3147.
- What is Christopher Argote's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Argote is (504) 349-1656.
- Does Christopher Argote accept Medicare?
- Christopher Argote is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Argote's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Argote's NPI (1902030497) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.