Quick answers
- Does Dimtcho V. Popov accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dimtcho V. Popov 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 Dimtcho V. Popov see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 3,896 services for Dimtcho V. Popov. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dimtcho V. Popov's NPI number?
- 1740289230. 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 Dimtcho V. Popov, 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,896 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)665 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)652 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)641 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)508 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)248 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis52%
Hospitals where Dimtcho V. Popov works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dimtcho V. Popov 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.
- Ashley County Medical CenterCrossett, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041323
- Fmol Health St FrancisMonroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190125
- Franklin Medical CenterWinnsboro, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190140
- Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest Monroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190160
- Morehouse General HospitalBastrop, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190116
Practice locations
Addresses where Dimtcho V. Popov is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 711 Wood St AMonroe, LA 71201 (318) 323‑8847
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dimtcho V. Popov as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Louisiana Kidney Specialists, LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Monroe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monroe, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Louisiana Kidney Specialists, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740289230 |
| 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