Quick answers
- Does Kosta M. Arger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kosta M. Arger accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kosta M. Arger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 583 Original Medicare patients and 2,160 services for Kosta M. Arger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kosta M. Arger's NPI number?
- 1164414215. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kosta M. Arger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 583 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,160 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)965 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)177 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)164 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (93016)130 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)130 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Atrial fibrillation33%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Kosta M. Arger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kosta M. Arger at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Banner Churchill Community HospitalFallon, NV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 291313
- Incline Village Community HospitalIncline Village, NV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 291301
- Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290032
- Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290001
- Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290049
Practice locations
Addresses where Kosta M. Arger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2385 E Prater Way, Suite 302Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 356‑4514
- 5575 Kietzke LnReno, NV 89511 (775) 851‑1505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kosta M. Arger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northern Nevada Medical Group LLC82 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Nevada →
Other cardiologists in Sparks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sparks, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northern Nevada Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164414215 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians