Quick answers
- Does Wally R. Nawas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wally R. Nawas 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 Wally R. Nawas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,111 Original Medicare patients and 4,990 services for Wally R. Nawas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wally R. Nawas's NPI number?
- 1518936376. 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 Wally R. Nawas, 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 | 2,111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,990 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,960 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)300 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)229 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)215 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)205 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Wally R. Nawas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wally R. Nawas 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.
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Wally R. Nawas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2300 Hospital Dr, Suite 140Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 746‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wally R. Nawas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bossier Eye Institute LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Bossier City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bossier City, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bossier Eye Institute LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518936376 |
| 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