NIKUNJ K PARIKH MD
NPI 1629070057
Emergency Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since August 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
2600 GREENWOOD RD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 212-4500(318) 212-4143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Nikunj K Parikh Md NPPES

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

NIKUNJ K PARIKH MD (NPI 1629070057) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (013866) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629070057
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNIKUNJ K PARIKHCredential: MD
Location Address2600 GREENWOOD RDShreveport, LA 71103-3908
Mailing AddressPo Box 32600Shreveport, LA 71130-2600 · (318) 212-4877 · Fax (318) 212-4192
Fax(318) 212-4143
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 2, 2022
NPI 1629070057 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in LA · 013866
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

2600 GREENWOOD RD, Shreveport, LA 71103

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1310794LA

Accepted 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

Nikunj K Parikh Md 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 ID345264594
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060116000170
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 4

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
107 services99 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
96 services91 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
60 services56 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
39 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

91.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Anesthesiology
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Emergency Medicine
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Physician Assistant
2600 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

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 Nikunj Parikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikunj Parikh is 1629070057. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2005.

Where is Nikunj Parikh located?

Nikunj Parikh practices at 2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 212-4500.

What is Nikunj Parikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nikunj Parikh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nikunj Parikh 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 Nikunj Parikh accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Nikunj Parikh 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.

Is Nikunj Parikh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nikunj Parikh is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nikunj Parikh was last updated on November 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.