Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Arnold Barz, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Shreveport, LA
- NPI 1710972559
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.7 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1800 Buckner St, Suite C120
Shreveport, LA 711014440
(318) 227-8899
fax (318) 222-0407
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 1, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #024080
- Medicaid
- LA #1486469
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710972559. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,927
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$386,709
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q5106 |
Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 1,280 | 29 | $8 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 1,266 | 356 | $77 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 510 | 401 | $5 | |
83735 |
Magnesium level | 488 | 387 | $7 | |
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 487 | 386 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 412 | 230 | $121 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 347 | 81 | $342 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 340 | 300 | $8 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 328 | 288 | $5 | |
83970 |
Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | 246 | 222 | $40 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Shreveport Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,308
Transactions
69
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 29 | $561.95 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 9 | $152.75 | |
| Amgen INC. | 7 | $137.92 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 6 | $90.39 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 4 | $85.27 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 3 | $84.88 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $50.76 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 2 | $34.43 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $33.34 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $21.92 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $18.70 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $17.96 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $17.67 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
745
Patients
216
Total drug cost
$213,727
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 130 | 35 | $1,638 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 87 | 35 | $43,024 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 74 | 20 | $2,738 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 65 | 20 | $1,288 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 59 | 17 | $269 |
| Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) | Brand | 59 | 16 | $158,894 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 39 | 13 | $178 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 37 | 13 | $1,719 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 36 | 12 | $405 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 35 | 12 | $349 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Arnold Barz's medical specialty?
Dr. Arnold Barz practices Nephrology Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Arnold Barz practice?
Dr. Arnold Barz practices at 1800 Buckner St, Shreveport, LA 711014440. Office phone: 3182278899.
What is Dr. Arnold Barz's NPI?
Dr. Arnold Barz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710972559, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arnold Barz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arnold Barz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arnold Barz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS Q5106); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.