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Nephrology

Arnold E. Barz, MD

Works at hospitals in Shreveport, LA · Vivian, LA · Many, LA … · Louisiana

Summary

Arnold E. Barz, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Shreveport, LA, Vivian, LA and Many, LA and other places. NPI 1710972559. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Arnold E. Barz, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Northwest Louisiana Nephrology, LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Arnold E. Barz work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Arnold E. Barz at 5 hospitals: CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, North Caddo Medical Center, Sabine Medical Center, Springhill Medical Center and Willis Knighton Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Arnold E. Barz see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Shreveport, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Arnold E. Barz's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Arnold E. Barz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arnold E. Barz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Arnold E. Barz?
(318) 227-8899, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Arnold E. Barz's NPI number?
1710972559. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Arnold E. Barz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arnold E. Barz at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Arnold E. Barz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Arnold E. Barz as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northwest Louisiana Nephrology, LLC23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710972559
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians