Quick answers
- Does Jose M. Zapatero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose M. Zapatero 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 Jose M. Zapatero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 80 services for Jose M. Zapatero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose M. Zapatero's NPI number?
- 1639266125. 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 Jose M. Zapatero, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 80 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
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 cholesterol70%
- Diabetes61%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose M. Zapatero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103 (318) 675‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose M. Zapatero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice571 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639266125 |
| 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
- 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