William Luster, MD
NPI 1467695528 · Family Medicine Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Luster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1467695528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467695528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.204308 (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
17 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
1,305 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 | 300 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 209 | $111 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 179 | $33 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 132 | $74 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm97598 | 77 | $23 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 312 | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 140 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 117 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 116 | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 93 | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 91 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2009-04-19
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Luster's NPI number?
- William Luster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467695528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Luster's specialty?
- William Luster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Luster located?
- William Luster's practice location on file with NPPES is 617 Bienville St, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5730.
- What is William Luster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Luster is (318) 238-6401.
- Does William Luster accept Medicare?
- William Luster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Luster's NPI active?
- Yes — William Luster's NPI (1467695528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.