Larry Likover, MD
NPI 1952393233 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Larry Likover, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1952393233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952393233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E4483 (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
20 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
1,650 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 | 322 | $124 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 251 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 205 | $88 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 165 | $79 |
| Alcohol And/Or Substance (other Than Tobacco) Misuse Structured Assessment (e.g., Audit, Dast), and Brief Intervention, 5-14 MinutesG2011 | 163 | $16 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 248 | 124 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 179 | 88 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 159 | 123 |
| Cefadroxil | 121 | 102 |
| Meloxicam | 118 | 71 |
| Mupirocin | 90 | 87 |
| Methylprednisolone | 61 | 57 |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$207 across 8 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
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2012-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Larry Likover's NPI number?
- Larry Likover's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952393233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Larry Likover's specialty?
- Larry Likover is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Larry Likover located?
- Larry Likover's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 Frostwood Dr, Houston, TX 77024-2420.
- What is Larry Likover's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Larry Likover is (713) 465-0696.
- Does Larry Likover accept Medicare?
- Larry Likover is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Larry Likover's NPI active?
- Yes — Larry Likover's NPI (1952393233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.