NIZAR CHAFIK ISSA M.D
NPI 1609096577
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Forrest City, AR

Q: What is Nizar Issa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nizar Issa is 1609096577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2007.

Q: What is Nizar Issa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nizar Issa was last updated on July 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

904 HOLIDAY DR, FORREST CITY, AR 72335(870) 630-9362(870) 630-9364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Nizar Chafik Issa M.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NIZAR CHAFIK ISSA M.D (NPI 1609096577) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Forrest City, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E5166) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609096577

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameNIZAR CHAFIK ISSACredential: M.D

Location Address904 HOLIDAY DRForrest City, AR 72335-9183

Mailing Address904 Holiday DrForrest City, AR 72335-9183 · (870) 630-9362 · Fax (870) 630-9364

Phone(870) 630-9362

Fax(870) 630-9364

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateApril 26, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2015

✔ NPI 1609096577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E5166✔ Licensed in TN · 42346

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

904 HOLIDAY DR, Forrest City, AR 72335

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid165992001AR

Medicare PIN386691YPD2AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nizar Chafik Issa M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID941392906

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070822000639

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

419 services232 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

251 services205 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

118 services112 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

114 services110 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

114 services110 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

114 services114 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

33 services33 patients

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 90677

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) is a shot given to protect against 20 types of bacteria that can cause serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. It's administered through a muscle, usually in the arm. It's important for overall health.

28 services28 patients

Administration of pneumococcal vaccine G0009

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine is given as an injection, typically in the arm. It's recommended for infants, older adults, and those with certain health conditions.

27 services27 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

26 services26 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810

A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.

21 services21 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72335 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$119.36 typical visit price

range $51.36 – $157.74

Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$91.63 typical visit price

range $16.16 – $128.77

Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

94%2,315 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%675 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

23%1,615 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

19%1,618 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

57%1,348 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

100%1,615 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%1,615 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

2%1,615 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 30

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers188 claims188 services$43.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers76 claims151 services$1.89 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers15 claims15 services$15.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator A7013

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier14 claims25 services$0.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer A7015

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier28 claims29 services$1.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers184 claims184 services$115.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers162 claims318 services$43.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers85 claims306 services$23.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers46 claims169 services$18.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers194 claims194 services$70.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers200 claims200 services$23.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers11 claims11 services$11.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers143 claims143 services$21.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers432 claims1,349 services$3.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers91 claims91 services$7.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers101 claims101 services$13.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

7 suppliers117 claims119 services$19.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers70 claims74 services$125.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers56 claims56 services$181.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers38 claims38 services$16.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers82 claims84 services$7.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers514 claims514 services$43.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

8 suppliers247 claims251 services$112.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers82 claims84 services$36.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms J7605

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers226 claims13,800 services$4.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

6 suppliers114 claims18,267 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers17 claims810 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

4 suppliers191 claims11,520 services$0.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram J7677

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers112 claims588,000 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers295 claims295 services$25.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

COURTNEY MARIE MORGAN-DILDINE APN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

904 HOLIDAY DR, SUITE 406
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

St. Francis County (870) 494-4000

BRANDY DAVIS MD P A

Family Medicine

904 HOLIDAY DR, SUITE 406
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

St. Francis County (870) 494-4000

CROWLEYS RIDGE FAMILY PRACTICE LLC

Family Medicine

904 HOLIDAY DR, SUITE 404
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

St. Francis County (870) 630-1683

BRANDY ALEXIS DAVIS M.D.

Family Medicine

904 HOLIDAY DR, SUITE 406
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

St. Francis County (870) 494-4000

STEFFANY CALLOWAY BENTON DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

904 HOLIDAY DR, SUITE 406
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

St. Francis County (870) 494-4000

DAVID M COSS M.D.

Family Medicine

904 HOLIDAY DR, SUITE 404
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

St. Francis County (870) 630-1683

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nizar Issa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nizar Issa is 1609096577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2007.

Where is Nizar Issa located?

Nizar Issa practices at 904 Holiday Dr, Forrest City, AR 72335. The listed phone number is (870) 630-9362.

What is Nizar Issa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Nizar Issa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nizar Issa is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nizar Issa accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Nizar Issa as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nizar Issa was last updated on July 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.