Nicholas Arger, M.D.
NPI 1952690877 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Arger, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1952690877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952690877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A131346 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
144 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $162 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 36 | $232 |
| 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 | 25 | $19 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 14 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $202 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-31
- Last updated
- 2018-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Arger's NPI number?
- Nicholas Arger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952690877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Arger's specialty?
- Nicholas Arger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Arger located?
- Nicholas Arger's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143.
- What is Nicholas Arger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Arger is (415) 476-0735.
- Does Nicholas Arger accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Arger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Arger's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Arger's NPI (1952690877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.