Louis Praamsma, MD
NPI 1720081458 · Family Medicine Physician · Allegan, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Praamsma, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Allegan, MI (NPI 1720081458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720081458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301057952 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 190 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 908 | 246 |
| Gabapentin | 660 | 117 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 570 | 82 |
| Lisinopril | 533 | 123 |
| Omeprazole | 447 | 99 |
| Metformin Hcl | 426 | 104 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$181 across 5 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
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2011-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Praamsma's NPI number?
- Louis Praamsma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720081458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Praamsma's specialty?
- Louis Praamsma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Praamsma located?
- Louis Praamsma's practice location on file with NPPES is 551 Linn St, Allegan, MI 49010-1595.
- What is Louis Praamsma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Praamsma is (269) 686-5800.
- Does Louis Praamsma accept Medicare?
- Louis Praamsma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Praamsma's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Praamsma's NPI (1720081458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.