Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Louis Varela, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1720002561
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14755 North Fwy, Ste 400
Houston, TX 770906508
(281) 876-2500
fax (281) 876-2574
Mailing address
14770 Memorial Dr, Ste 220
Houston, TX 770795252

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2019
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G0572
Medicaid
TX #Z04511537

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720002561. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
193
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$18,558
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 70 42 $8
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 53 29 $182
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 24 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 16 $92
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 11 11 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 269 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$64
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 2 $46.09
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $17.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$64

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
948
Patients
359
Total drug cost
$10,958
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 136 58 $1,548
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 115 41 $587
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 98 38 $768
Lisinopril Generic 84 33 $800
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 62 27 $665
Gabapentin Generic 62 21 $1,169
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 61 22 $1,141
Metformin Hcl Generic 58 27 $512
Trazodone Hcl Generic 56 22 $483
Losartan Potassium Generic 50 20 $561

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Louis Varela's medical specialty?
Dr. Louis Varela practices Family Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Louis Varela practice?
Dr. Louis Varela practices at 14755 North Fwy, Houston, TX 770906508. Office phone: 2818762500.
What is Dr. Louis Varela's NPI?
Dr. Louis Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720002561, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Louis Varela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Louis Varela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Louis Varela commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.