Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Lou, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palos Heights, IL
- NPI 1477915551
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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12251 S 80Th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 604631256
(708) 923-5869
fax (708) 923-5859 - Additional location
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2160 S 1St Ave, Loyola Outpatient Center
Maywood, IL 601533328
(708) 216-5368 - Mailing address
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12251 S 80Th Ave Ste 1630
Palos Heights, IL 604631256
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 29, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036152062 · Illinois #125.068965
- Medicaid
- IL #036152062
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477915551. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,127
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$131,562
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 605 | 185 | $125 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 238 | 230 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 199 | 115 | $82 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 31 | 31 | $182 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 23 | 23 | $137 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 18 | 18 | $84 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 13 | 13 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Palos Heights Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$30
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $18.64 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $11.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
340
Patients
319
Total drug cost
$3,502
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 43 | 43 | $126 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 38 | 28 | $295 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 37 | 36 | $308 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 32 | 32 | $730 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 27 | 25 | $390 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 24 | 22 | $128 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 23 | 23 | $227 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 21 | 20 | $158 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 21 | 18 | $68 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 20 | 18 | $671 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Lou's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Lou practices Hospitalist Physician in Palos Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Michael Lou practice?
Dr. Michael Lou practices at 12251 S 80Th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 604631256. Office phone: 7089235869.
What is Dr. Michael Lou's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477915551, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Lou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Lou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.