Lovin Pappy, MD
NPI 1457705832 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Braunfels, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lovin Pappy, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Braunfels, TX (NPI 1457705832).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457705832
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 299947 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
594 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 202 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 115 | $165 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 107 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 103 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 67 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$165 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 42 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 28 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 37 | 28 |
| Potassium Chloride | 31 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-21
- Last updated
- 2023-04-19
- Certified
- 2023-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lovin Pappy's NPI number?
- Lovin Pappy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457705832, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lovin Pappy's specialty?
- Lovin Pappy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lovin Pappy located?
- Lovin Pappy's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX 78130-2594.
- What is Lovin Pappy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lovin Pappy is (830) 500-6000.
- Does Lovin Pappy accept Medicare?
- Lovin Pappy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lovin Pappy's NPI active?
- Yes — Lovin Pappy's NPI (1457705832) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.