Louis Needleman, M.D.
NPI 1043299225 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Needleman, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1043299225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043299225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1547 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
107 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 23 | $88 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 21 | $28 |
| Single Contrast X-Ray of Upper Digestive Tract74240 | 21 | $89 |
| X-Ray of Part of Lower Jaw, 1-4 Views70100 | 19 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $160 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-16
- Last updated
- 2012-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Needleman's NPI number?
- Louis Needleman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043299225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Needleman's specialty?
- Louis Needleman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Needleman located?
- Louis Needleman's practice location on file with NPPES is 5310 Javelina, Corpus Christi, TX 78413.
- What is Louis Needleman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Needleman is (361) 985-0470.
- Does Louis Needleman accept Medicare?
- Louis Needleman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Needleman's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Needleman's NPI (1043299225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.