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CHRISTOPHER M ARGOTE MD
NPI 1902030497
Internal Medicine in Marrero, LA

Active since May 12, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., HOSPITALIST GROUP, MARRERO, LA 70072(504) 349-1656(504) 349-1933 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher M Argote Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER M ARGOTE MD (NPI 1902030497) is an individual internal medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (204593) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902030497
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER M ARGOTECredential: MD
Location Address1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., HOSPITALIST GROUPMarrero, LA 70072-3147
Mailing Address1101 Medical Center Blvd., Hospitalist GroupMarrero, LA 70072-3147 · (504) 349-1656 · Fax (504) 349-1933
Phone(504) 349-1656
Fax(504) 349-1933
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2014
✔ NPI 1902030497 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 204593
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., Marrero, LA 70072
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN248607YJDXLA
Medicaid1795399LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher M Argote 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 ID5799934808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121005000117
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.

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.
270 services101 patients
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.
81 services42 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
77 services69 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
52 services51 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Jefferson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marrero, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190039
Location1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70072 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

96.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality77.77
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
96%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers22 claims22 services$14.23 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
3 suppliers24 claims24 services$59.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$17.90 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 12

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

DR. DANIEL C KOLINSKY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., ER
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1533
DR. SCOTT MICHAEL ZAINEY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1533
BONNIE D GASQUET-JOHNSON M.D.
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., HOSPITALIST DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
KRISTI LYNNE ST MARTIN MD
Hospitalist
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., ATTN: HOSPITALIST DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
MARIE YOLENE FERVIL MD
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., HOSPITALIST DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
MRS. TERRAN HALE JOHNSON MN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD.
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 256-8017
DR. LAUREN P. BARIAL M.D.
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., HOSPITALIST DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
ROBIN B. ROME NP
Nurse Practitioner
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD., PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-6011

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 Christopher Argote's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Argote is 1902030497. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2009.

Where is Christopher Argote located?

Christopher Argote practices at 1101 Medical Center Blvd. Hospitalist Group, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 349-1656.

What is Christopher Argote's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Argote enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Argote 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 Christopher Argote accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Christopher Argote 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 Christopher Argote affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Argote is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Argote was last updated on January 17, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.