Muhammad Nazim, MD
NPI 1952500522 · Family Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Nazim, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1952500522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952500522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.201449 (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
18 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 18 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 12 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 4 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
- 2007-07-13
- Last updated
- 2022-04-29
- Certified
- 2022-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Nazim's NPI number?
- Muhammad Nazim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952500522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Nazim's specialty?
- Muhammad Nazim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Nazim located?
- Muhammad Nazim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607-4647.
- What is Muhammad Nazim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Nazim is (337) 480-8066.
- Does Muhammad Nazim accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Nazim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Nazim's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Nazim's NPI (1952500522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.