DR. NICHOLAS LATUSO M.B.B.S.
NPI 1386006294
Hospitalist in Beaumont, TX

Q: What is Nicholas Latuso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Latuso is 1386006294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2016.

Q: What is Nicholas Latuso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Latuso was last updated on November 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 22, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3480 COLLEGE ST, BEAUMONT, TX 77701(409) 813-1677(409) 813-1699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2024, Jul 10, 2019, Mar 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Nicholas Latuso M.b.b.s. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. NICHOLAS LATUSO M.B.B.S. (NPI 1386006294) is an individual hospitalist provider in Beaumont, Texas, licensed in Texas (T2911) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, and maintains a secondary practice location in Beaumont.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386006294

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS LATUSOCredential: M.B.B.S.

Location Address3480 COLLEGE STBeaumont, TX 77701-4612

Mailing Address3406 College St Ste 200Beaumont, TX 77701-4612 · (409) 813-1677 · Fax (409) 736-7167

Phone(409) 813-1677

Fax(409) 813-1699

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2024

✔ NPI 1386006294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · T2911

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 312834 (LA), T2911 (TX)

3480 COLLEGE ST, Beaumont, TX 77701

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13406 College St Ste 100Beaumont, TX 77701-4612 · Phone (409) 813-1677

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas Latuso M.b.b.s. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002191517

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220324000661

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Latuso reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Group Integrated Healthcare System PLLC

Same address

Internal Medicine

3406 COLLEGE ST STE 200
Beaumont, TX 77701

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
41 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194061655 (409) 813-1677

Jefferson Physician Services, PLLC

1.3 mi

Internal Medicine

2830 CALDER ST
Beaumont, TX 77702

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
103 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598546764 (409) 892-7171

First Docs PC

872 mi

Internal Medicine

1525 OXFORD LN
Naperville, IL 60565

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
43 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417655465 (702) 762-2485

Vital Health Partners LLC

891 mi

Hospitalist

6600 COW PEN RD STE 205
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
25 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043101207 (786) 985-3895

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

136 services105 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

74 services53 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

57 services55 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

40 services39 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

39 services39 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450034

Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450346

Location3080 College StreetBeaumont, TX 77701 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas

Acute Care Hospitals · Port Arthur, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450518

Location2555 Jimmy Johnson BlvdPort Arthur, TX 77640 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Altus Lumberton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, TX

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670134

Location220 Blanco StLumberton, TX 77657 · Hardin County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.88 typical visit price

range $54.04 – $164.93

Typical copayment $31.22 (range $13.51 – $41.23)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.83 typical visit price

range $17.17 – $134.47

Typical copayment $23.95 (range $4.29 – $33.61)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers59 claims60 services$16.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers59 claims60 services$84.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Heavy duty wheelchair K0006

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$55.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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