# Ziad M Ashkar, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ziad-ashkar-md-1356350946
NPI: 1356350946
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ziad M Ashkar, MD is a internal medicine based in Lafayette, LA practicing at Lafayette General Medical Center Inc with NPI 1356350946.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Internal Medicine
- Secondary specialties: NEPHROLOGY
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1989
- NPI: 1356350946 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1356350946))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Lafayette General Medical Center Inc
- Address: 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA, 705032621
- Phone: (337) 289-7991
- Group practice size: 81 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ziad M Ashkar, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1356350946).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 28 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $17,640.

Largest disclosed payer: Lilly USA, LLC ($8,880 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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