Louis Gold, MD
NPI 1003818071 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Gold, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1003818071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003818071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 165743 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
796 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 251 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 121 | $86 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 58 | $26 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 54 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 53 | $22 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 43 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 403 | 112 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 316 | 131 |
| Prednisone | 162 | 83 |
| Azithromycin | 145 | 36 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 124 | 30 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 96 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2021-05-20
- Certified
- 2021-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Gold's NPI number?
- Louis Gold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003818071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Gold's specialty?
- Louis Gold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Gold located?
- Louis Gold's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Palisades Dr, Albany, NY 12205-6433.
- What is Louis Gold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Gold is (518) 438-4496.
- Does Louis Gold accept Medicare?
- Louis Gold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Gold's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Gold's NPI (1003818071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.