Louis Hite, MD
NPI 1265434013 · Internal Medicine Physician · Irmo, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Hite, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Irmo, SC (NPI 1265434013).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265434013
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8528 (SC)
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
780 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 165 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 123 | $120 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 99 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 70 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 60 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 47 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 40 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 106 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 76 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 25 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 69 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 69 | 27 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138 across 9 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-11
- Last updated
- 2022-01-18
- Certified
- 2022-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Hite's NPI number?
- Louis Hite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265434013, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Hite's specialty?
- Louis Hite is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Hite located?
- Louis Hite's practice location on file with NPPES is 7430 College St, Irmo, SC 29063-2903.
- What is Louis Hite's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Hite is (839) 200-7810.
- Does Louis Hite accept Medicare?
- Louis Hite is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Hite's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Hite's NPI (1265434013) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.