Luis Gaitan, M.D.
NPI 1275605974 · Neurology Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Gaitan, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1275605974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275605974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K1442 (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
19 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
910 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 | 493 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 110 | $153 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 87 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 72 | $198 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 65 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 2,060 | 578 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 1,843 | 618 |
| Memantine Hcl | 1,227 | 297 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 946 | 239 |
| Levetiracetam | 793 | 186 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 558 | 183 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 532 | 226 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154 across 3 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
- 2006-11-15
- Last updated
- 2022-05-12
- Certified
- 2022-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Gaitan's NPI number?
- Luis Gaitan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275605974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Gaitan's specialty?
- Luis Gaitan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Gaitan located?
- Luis Gaitan's practice location on file with NPPES is 4770 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78526-4120.
- What is Luis Gaitan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Gaitan is (956) 550-9020.
- Does Luis Gaitan accept Medicare?
- Luis Gaitan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Gaitan's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Gaitan's NPI (1275605974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.