Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dimtcho Popov, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Monroe, LA

  • NPI 1740289230
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
711 Wood St Ste A
Monroe, LA 712017564
(318) 323-8847
fax (318) 387-8804
Mailing address
3368 Highway 280, Suite G-10
Alexander City, AL 350103393

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #343543
Medicaid
AL #529917040

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740289230. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,041
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$261,885
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 835 248 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 772 245 $8
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 741 236 $4
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 639 233 $92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 387 179 $132
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 183 84 $13
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 169 26 $337
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 165 74 $10
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 103 66 $16
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 101 64 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Monroe Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
6,880
Patients
1,697
Total drug cost
$109,159
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 893 233 $6,493
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 703 150 $11,626
Torsemide Generic 673 155 $9,972
Losartan Potassium Generic 660 177 $10,704
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 529 134 $7,736
Clonidine Hcl Generic 490 109 $3,819
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 411 96 $20,856
Carvedilol Generic 395 96 $3,524
Gabapentin Generic 364 94 $4,644
Glimepiride Generic 347 84 $4,781

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Dimtcho Popov's medical specialty?
Dr. Dimtcho Popov practices Nephrology Physician in Monroe, LA.
Where does Dr. Dimtcho Popov practice?
Dr. Dimtcho Popov practices at 711 Wood St Ste A, Monroe, LA 712017564. Office phone: 3183238847.
What is Dr. Dimtcho Popov's NPI?
Dr. Dimtcho Popov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740289230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dimtcho Popov accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dimtcho Popov accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dimtcho Popov commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.