Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bassem Arab, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · San Antonio, TX
- NPI 1780116061
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.1 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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400 Baltimore
San Antonio, TX 782151919
(210) 228-0743 - Additional location
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1501 Kings Hwy, Internal Medicine
Shreveport, LA 711034228
(318) 626-0434 - Mailing address
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1501 Kings Hwy, Internal Medicine
Shreveport, LA 711034228
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 30, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #T2552
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780116061. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
838
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$98,692
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 286 | 83 | $76 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 139 | 51 | $113 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 77 | 49 | $86 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 66 | 35 | $48 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 62 | 17 | $339 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 52 | 19 | $281 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 45 | 25 | $8 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 42 | 39 | $167 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 36 | 26 | $122 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 33 | 30 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 47 peers in this city , average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,253
Transactions
55
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 16 | $332.81 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 8 | $186.19 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 7 | $170.49 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. | 6 | $167.89 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 6 | $112.73 | |
| CorMedix Inc. | 2 | $67.97 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 3 | $67.92 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 3 | $66.10 | |
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 1 | $26.29 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $22.19 | |
| OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 | $18.53 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $13.49 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
529
Patients
117
Total drug cost
$62,833
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) | Brand | 71 | 24 | $2,924 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 67 | 17 | $264 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 67 | 22 | $389 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 57 | 22 | $26,172 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 40 | 20 | $342 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 39 | 0 | $911 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 38 | 12 | $279 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $22,090 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 25 | 0 | $579 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $105 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bassem Arab's medical specialty?
Dr. Bassem Arab practices Nephrology Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. Bassem Arab practice?
Dr. Bassem Arab practices at 400 Baltimore, San Antonio, TX 782151919. Office phone: 2102280743.
What is Dr. Bassem Arab's NPI?
Dr. Bassem Arab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780116061, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bassem Arab accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bassem Arab accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bassem Arab commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.