Dianne Lou, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1104270065 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104270065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T6951 (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 tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,975 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 | 1,054 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 460 | $84 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 408 | $60 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 309 | $158 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 270 | $240 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,250 | 226 |
| Gabapentin | 392 | 135 |
| Alprazolam | 315 | 212 |
| Pregabalin | 238 | 50 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 184 | 49 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 126 | 36 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,657 across 33 records (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 861 Landa StNew Braunfels, TX 78130-6115Phone: (210) 614-6432Fax: (210) 615-3586
- 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 300San Antonio, TX 78258-4228Phone: (210) 614-6432Fax: (210) 615-3586
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-18
- Last updated
- 2025-11-05
- Certified
- 2025-11-05
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.