2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1669968301 MD
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FAHAD LODHI, MD

Nephrology Physician in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
140
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$623.72
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FAHAD LODHI, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 140 claims across 57 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $623.72 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FAHAD LODHI, MD filed 140 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FAHAD LODHI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FAHAD LODHI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2018

NPI 1669968301

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

140 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nephrology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

FAHAD LODHI, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669968301. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

FAHAD LODHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3021 LAKE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70601, with a listed phone of (337) 884-7866. NPI 1669968301 was issued on 07/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LODHI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 140 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3021 LAKE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

Provider Details

NPI 1669968301
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FAHAD LODHI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE KIDNEY CLINIC LLC
LAKE CHARLES, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for FAHAD LODHI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$624

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FAHAD LODHI, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 140 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

140
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
228
Total Day Supply
6,662
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.06
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
18
Losartan Potassium
16
Potassium Chloride
15
Amlodipine Besylate
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How FAHAD LODHI, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

FAHAD LODHI, MD's 140 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LODHI.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAHAD LODHI, MD's specialty?
FAHAD LODHI, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does FAHAD LODHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FAHAD LODHI, MD wrote 140 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is FAHAD LODHI, MD located?
FAHAD LODHI, MD is located at 3021 LAKE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70601. Phone: (337) 884-7866.
What is FAHAD LODHI, MD's NPI number?
FAHAD LODHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669968301, issued on 07/05/2018.
Does FAHAD LODHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FAHAD LODHI, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FAHAD LODHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FAHAD LODHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Losartan Potassium, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FAHAD LODHI, MD accept Medicare?
FAHAD LODHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 140 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FAHAD LODHI, MD's credentials?
FAHAD LODHI, MD's NPI is 1669968301 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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