Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ziad Ashkar, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lafayette, LA

  • NPI 1356350946
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1460 S. College
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 703-6431
fax (337) 703-6432
Additional location
2804 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 705065906
(337) 981-5156
fax (337) 981-0673

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 18, 2022
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #11154R
Medicaid
LA #1665410

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356350946. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
657
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$65,442
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 193 130 $63
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 165 39 $77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 52 44 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 48 48 $80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 45 38 $126
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 35 16 $69
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 30 13 $335
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 28 28 $127
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 24 13 $281
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 24 13 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17,640
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $8,880.00
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 12 $8,551.97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 5 $96.35
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 3 $74.44
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 1 $23.97
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $13.35

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$16,800
Food and Beverage
$503
Travel and Lodging
$338

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
668
Patients
170
Total drug cost
$70,955
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 113 35 $1,495
Torsemide Generic 92 23 $1,479
Potassium Chloride Generic 71 22 $995
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 48 21 $317
Carvedilol Generic 45 15 $398
Lisinopril Generic 45 16 $206
Clonidine Hcl Generic 41 12 $402
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 40 15 $1,785
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 34 0 $27,006
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 32 0 $790

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ziad Ashkar's medical specialty?
Dr. Ziad Ashkar practices Nephrology Physician in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. Ziad Ashkar practice?
Dr. Ziad Ashkar practices at 1460 S. College, Lafayette, LA 70503. Office phone: 3377036431.
What is Dr. Ziad Ashkar's NPI?
Dr. Ziad Ashkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356350946, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ziad Ashkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ziad Ashkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ziad Ashkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.