LOUIS DIAB MD
NPI 1578092474
Hospitalist in Sugar Land, TX

Active since June 06, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 276-0836 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2025, Aug 7, 2020, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Louis Diab Md NPPES

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

LOUIS DIAB MD (NPI 1578092474) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7037) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578092474
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLOUIS DIABCredential: MD
Location Address16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300Sugar Land, TX 77479-4728
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2025
NPI 1578092474 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 · S7037
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 S7037 (TX)
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 12002 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4211 · Phone (713) 791-1414
Location 211555 University BlvdSugar Land, TX 77478-3889 · Phone (713) 442-9100
Location 31504 Ben Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 · Phone (713) 873-2000
Location 46620 Main StHouston, TX 77030-2348 · Phone (713) 798-2450
Location 57200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 785-8537

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

Louis Diab Md 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 ID3577987668
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200722001661
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 3

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.

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.
690 services634 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
58 services58 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77479 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Specialist
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Hospitalist
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Hospitalist
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Internal Medicine
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Hospitalist
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Hospitalist
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

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 Louis Diab's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Diab is 1578092474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2017.

Where is Louis Diab located?

Louis Diab practices at 16811 Southwest Fwy Ste 300, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 276-0836.

What is Louis Diab's specialty?

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

Is Louis Diab enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Diab 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 Louis Diab accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Louis Diab 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 Louis Diab affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Diab is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Diab was last updated on May 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.