Luis Chug, M.D.
NPI 1326207648 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Chug, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1326207648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326207648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P7089 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
1,778 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 324 | $39 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 239 | $48 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 218 | $49 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 188 | $214 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 168 | $47 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 230 | 59 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 98 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 82 | 35 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 82 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 59 | 37 |
| Potassium Chloride | 56 | 24 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,068 across 58 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
- 2008-06-02
- Last updated
- 2024-11-11
- Certified
- 2024-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Chug's NPI number?
- Luis Chug's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326207648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Chug's specialty?
- Luis Chug is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Chug located?
- Luis Chug's practice location on file with NPPES is 1631 North Loop W Ste 640, Houston, TX 77008-1598.
- What is Luis Chug's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Chug is (832) 263-1177.
- Does Luis Chug accept Medicare?
- Luis Chug is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Chug's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Chug's NPI (1326207648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.