Louis Nix, M.D.
NPI 1306801576 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Nix, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1306801576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306801576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015719 (LA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,802 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 595 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 589 | $86 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 527 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 336 | $121 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 110 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 170 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 523 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 400 | 64 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 338 | 63 |
| Potassium Chloride | 314 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 243 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 241 | 40 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,397 across 73 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 (1)
- 1200 Hospital Dr Ste 4Opelousas, LA 70570-6552Phone: (337) 948-7090
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-19
- Last updated
- 2024-10-03
- Certified
- 2024-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Nix's NPI number?
- Louis Nix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306801576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Nix's specialty?
- Louis Nix is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Nix located?
- Louis Nix's practice location on file with NPPES is 3149 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506-7209.
- What is Louis Nix's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Nix is (337) 706-3415.
- Does Louis Nix accept Medicare?
- Louis Nix is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Nix's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Nix's NPI (1306801576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.