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DR. KRISHNA R. SINGH MD
NPI 1982713657
Family Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since August 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
6821 PINES RD STE 400, SHREVEPORT, LA 71129(318) 686-5255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Krishna R. Singh Md NPPES

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

DR. KRISHNA R. SINGH MD (NPI 1982713657) is an individual family medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (LA09508R) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982713657
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISHNA R. SINGHCredential: MD
Location Address6821 PINES RD STE 400Shreveport, LA 71129-2547
Mailing AddressPo Box 17798Shreveport, LA 71138-0798 · (318) 686-5255 · Fax (318) 686-5239
Phone(318) 686-5255
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2019
✔ NPI 1982713657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · LA09508R
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
6821 PINES RD STE 400, Shreveport, LA 71129
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16047 Five Oaks Dr Ste DShreveport, LA 71129-2596 · Phone (318) 686-5255 · Fax (318) 686-5239

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1952168LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, 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

Dr. Krishna R. Singh 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 ID1254470545
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100305000168
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 9

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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
1,347 services215 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.
1,014 services123 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.
516 services146 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.
117 services101 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.
111 services92 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
97 services89 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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

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 71129 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.

72.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality46.96
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
0%605 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
67%442 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
43%199 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
24%949 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
17%4,061 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 86% · 581 patients
Patients screened: 95% · 581 patients
39%94 patients2/55-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 27

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers35 claims115 services$5.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers21 claims43 services$1.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier12 claims16 services$24.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Male external catheter, with or without adhesive, disposable, each A4349
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier12 claims360 services$1.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier12 claims1,800 services$5.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each A4358
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier12 claims24 services$5.87 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

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

DHARAM GURWARA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6821 PINES RD STE 400
SHREVEPORT, LA 71129
Caddo Parish (318) 686-5255

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 Krishna Singh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Singh is 1982713657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2006.

Where is Krishna Singh located?

Krishna Singh practices at 6821 Pines Rd Ste 400, Shreveport, LA 71129. The listed phone number is (318) 686-5255.

What is Krishna Singh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Krishna Singh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krishna Singh 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 Krishna Singh accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Krishna Singh 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 Krishna Singh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krishna Singh is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Singh was last updated on November 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.