DR. LUTHER SINTIM M.D.
NPI 1477940856
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16707 SOUTHERN OAKS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77068(713) 702-8276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2024, Mar 14, 2023, Sep 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Luther Sintim M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LUTHER SINTIM M.D. (NPI 1477940856) is an individual family medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Louisiana (310672) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477940856
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUTHER SINTIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address16707 SOUTHERN OAKS DRHouston, TX 77068-1507
Mailing Address16707 Southern Oaks DrHouston, TX 77068-1507 · (713) 702-8276
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024
NPI 1477940856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in LA · 310672 Licensed in TX · T2756
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
16707 SOUTHERN OAKS DR, Houston, TX 77068

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Luther Sintim M.d. 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 ID8325342926
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210811003267
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
264 services95 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.
75 services73 patients
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.
66 services28 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.
20 services20 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450684
Location18951 Memorial NorthHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77068 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 2

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$19.50 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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$109.33 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

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

Family Medicine
16707 SOUTHERN OAKS DR
HOUSTON, TX 77068

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Luther Sintim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luther Sintim is 1477940856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2015.

Where is Luther Sintim located?

Luther Sintim practices at 16707 Southern Oaks Dr, Houston, TX 77068. The listed phone number is (713) 702-8276.

What is Luther Sintim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Luther Sintim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luther Sintim is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Luther Sintim accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Luther Sintim as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Luther Sintim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luther Sintim is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luther Sintim was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.