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DR. MARWAN KASKAS MD
NPI 1831184407
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Shreveport, LA

Active since September 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
2501 GREENWOOD RD, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 631-1584(318) 635-8322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Marwan Kaskas Md NPPES

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

DR. MARWAN KASKAS MD (NPI 1831184407) is an individual nephrology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (09084R) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831184407
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARWAN KASKASCredential: MD
Location Address2501 GREENWOOD RDShreveport, LA 71103-3905
Mailing Address1800 Buckner St, Suite C120Shreveport, LA 71101-4440 · (318) 227-8899 · Fax (318) 222-0407
Phone(318) 631-1584
Fax(318) 635-8322
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2010
✔ NPI 1831184407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 09084R
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
2501 GREENWOOD RD, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Other Identifiers 8

Other106981702TX · Texas Medicaid
Other721404303KA1Ochsner
Other390005504LA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare UPINF30262LA
OtherA004LA · Champus
Other3100063United Healthcare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5R0397907LA
Medicaid1932469LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Marwan Kaskas 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 ID6103832332
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110222001010
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Marwan Kaskas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northwest Louisiana Nephrology, LLC
1.5 mi
Nephrology
1800 BUCKNER ST, SUITE C120
Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669416491 (318) 227-8899

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
1,151 services330 patients
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.
437 services260 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
209 services70 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
192 services108 patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
111 services47 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
102 services101 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Natchitoches, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190007
Location501 Keyser AveNatchitoches, LA 71457 · Natchitoches County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Springhill Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springhill, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190088
Location2001 Doctors DriveSpringhill, LA 71075 · Webster County
Emergency services

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

Desoto Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Mansfield, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190118
Location207 Jefferson StreetMansfield, LA 71052 · De Soto County
Emergency services

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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

80.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.03
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost40.12

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%226 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,440 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
93%1,827 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
2%264 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
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.
77%60 patients3/55-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.
96%714 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
39%421 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
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
67%428 patients4/55-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…
97%714 patients4/55-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…
1%714 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 421 patients
1%421 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
7%714 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 6

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
7 suppliers65 claims13,200 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers32 claims4,800 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers29 claims5,220 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers23 claims4,140 services$0.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
7 suppliers55 claims55 services$16.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
8 suppliers89 claims89 services$11.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. STEPHEN ROSS PATTON MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2501 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 631-1584
ADNAN MUHAMMAD IBNA FARUQUI MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2501 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 631-1584
DR. SYLVIA DIAZ NOBLE MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2501 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 631-1584

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 Marwan Kaskas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marwan Kaskas is 1831184407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2005.

Where is Marwan Kaskas located?

Marwan Kaskas practices at 2501 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 631-1584.

What is Marwan Kaskas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Marwan Kaskas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marwan Kaskas 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Marwan Kaskas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Marwan Kaskas reassigns Medicare benefits to Northwest Louisiana Nephrology, LLC (Shreveport, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Marwan Kaskas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Marwan Kaskas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 3 other insurers list Marwan Kaskas 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 Marwan Kaskas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Marwan Kaskas is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Springhill Medical Center, Willis Knighton Medical Center and Desoto Regional Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Marwan Kaskas was last updated on July 1, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.