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NICHOLAS ARGER M.D.
NPI 1952690877
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Francisco, CA

Active since March 31, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
505 PARNASSUS AVE, 1336M, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 476-0735(415) 502-1321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Nicholas Arger M.d. NPPES

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

NICHOLAS ARGER M.D. (NPI 1952690877) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A131346) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952690877
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS ARGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVE, 1336MSan Francisco, CA 94143
Mailing Address505 Parnassus Ave, 1336mSan Francisco, CA 94143-0111 · (415) 476-0735 · Fax (415) 502-1321
Phone(415) 476-0735
Fax(415) 502-1321
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2018
✔ NPI 1952690877 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A131346
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.
505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143
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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

Nicholas Arger 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 ID6002101607
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161216000660
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 5

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 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.
47 services37 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.
36 services19 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
14 services14 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
11 services11 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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

74.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

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.

CATHERINE RAMSDELL NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 353-1000
DR. CLAUDIO ANDRES BRAVO CARRILLO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 502-4243
MAURICIO JALIFE BUCAY M.D
Hospitalist
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 750-4994
EMMA B SHAK M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 476-1528
DR. ADRIANA A.T. MARTIN M.D., PH.D.
Internal Medicine
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 514-7288
WILLIAM JAMES DEARDORFF
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
505 PARNASSUS AVE, 15 LONG
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 406-1417
KEERTHANA REDDY BANALA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 514-7288
ROBERT CHRISTIAN WENZ
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 353-8054

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 Nicholas Arger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Arger is 1952690877. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2011.

Where is Nicholas Arger located?

Nicholas Arger practices at 505 Parnassus Ave 1336M, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 476-0735.

What is Nicholas Arger's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Arger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Arger 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Arger was last updated on August 20, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.