Louis Seade, M.D.
NPI 1871596361 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Seade, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1871596361).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871596361
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J7373 (TX)
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
21 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
2,794 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 576 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 547 | $90 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 465 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 294 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 196 | $166 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 116 | 102 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 103 | 58 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 36 | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 27 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 19 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2009-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Seade's NPI number?
- Louis Seade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871596361, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Seade's specialty?
- Louis Seade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Seade located?
- Louis Seade's practice location on file with NPPES is 4611 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751-2908.
- What is Louis Seade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Seade is (512) 476-2830.
- Does Louis Seade accept Medicare?
- Louis Seade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Seade's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Seade's NPI (1871596361) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.