Quick answers
- Does Murshed Nawaz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Murshed Nawaz 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 Murshed Nawaz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 199 services for Murshed Nawaz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Murshed Nawaz's NPI number?
- 1619533536. 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 Murshed Nawaz, 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 199 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)110 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)30 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)16 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 cholesterol66%
- Heart failure60%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
- Diabetes49%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
Hospitals where Murshed Nawaz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Murshed Nawaz 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.
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Minden Medical CenterMinden, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190144
Practice locations
Addresses where Murshed Nawaz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Plaza PlMinden, LA 71055 (318) 382‑4090
- 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 (318) 681‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Murshed Nawaz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minden Physician Practices LLC44 clinicians in the group
- Northwest Louisiana Intensivists LLC18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Minden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minden, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minden Physician Practices LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619533536 |
| 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