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
- Primary practice
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14755 North Fwy, Ste 400
Houston, TX 770906508
(281) 876-2500
fax (281) 876-2574 - Mailing address
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14770 Memorial Dr, Ste 220
Houston, TX 770795252
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.