Louis Lux, M.D.
NPI 1407872955 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Lux, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1407872955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407872955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H7183 (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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
855 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 676 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 83 | $217 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 73 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$217 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 449 | 112 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 258 | 75 |
| Fentanyl | 245 | 56 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 204 | 43 |
| Alprazolam | 154 | 30 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 137 | 35 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-15
- Last updated
- 2022-02-03
- Certified
- 2022-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Lux's NPI number?
- Louis Lux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407872955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Lux's specialty?
- Louis Lux is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Lux located?
- Louis Lux's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 W 37th St, Austin, TX 78705-1171.
- What is Louis Lux's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Lux is (512) 421-4280.
- Does Louis Lux accept Medicare?
- Louis Lux is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Lux's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Lux's NPI (1407872955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.