Loren Ost, M.D.
NPI 1275526998 · Urology Physician · Sulphur Springs, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Loren Ost, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Sulphur Springs, TX (NPI 1275526998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275526998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P1380 (TX)
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
458 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 116 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $95 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 61 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 44 | $35 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 23 | $49 |
| Insertion of Stent in Ureter Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 254 | 91 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 186 | 79 |
| Cephalexin | 136 | 104 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 43 | 32 |
| Levofloxacin | 37 | 35 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 34 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2005-08-29
- Last updated
- 2015-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loren Ost's NPI number?
- Loren Ost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275526998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Loren Ost's specialty?
- Loren Ost is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Loren Ost located?
- Loren Ost's practice location on file with NPPES is 113 Airport Rd, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-2193.
- What is Loren Ost's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Loren Ost is (903) 439-6500.
- Does Loren Ost accept Medicare?
- Loren Ost is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Loren Ost's NPI active?
- Yes — Loren Ost's NPI (1275526998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.