Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dharam Gurwara, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Shreveport, LA

  • NPI 1689783342
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6821 Pines RD Ste 400
Shreveport, LA 711292547
(318) 686-5255
fax (318) 686-5239
Additional location
6047 Five Oaks Dr, Suite D
Shreveport, LA 711292596
fax (318) 752-2890
Mailing address
Po Box 5027
Bossier City, LA 711715027

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 9, 2018
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #017134 · Louisiana #017034
Medicaid
LA #1900885

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689783342. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,753
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$798,320
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 5,743 629 $76
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 5,067 622 $48
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 339 307 $167
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 304 287 $125
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 246 222 $77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 13 $93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 19 14 $120
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 15 14 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Shreveport Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 464. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
153
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,577
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Primidone Generic 31 0 $662
Gabapentin Generic 29 0 $296
Memantine Hcl Generic 27 0 $309
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 16 0 $185
Levetiracetam Generic 14 0 $196
Carbidopa-Levodopa ER (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 13 0 $796
Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 12 0 $118
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 11 0 $14

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Dharam Gurwara's medical specialty?
Dr. Dharam Gurwara practices Neurology Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Dharam Gurwara practice?
Dr. Dharam Gurwara practices at 6821 Pines RD Ste 400, Shreveport, LA 711292547. Office phone: 3186865255.
What is Dr. Dharam Gurwara's NPI?
Dr. Dharam Gurwara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689783342, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dharam Gurwara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dharam Gurwara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dharam Gurwara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.