LOUIS S STRAUSS MD
NPI 1669641155
Family Medicine in Metairie, LA

Active since February 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 896-9822(504) 896-9826 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jun 25, 2024, Jan 5, 2021, Dec 23, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Louis S Strauss Md NPPES

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

LOUIS S STRAUSS MD (NPI 1669641155) is an individual family medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (325716) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669641155
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameLOUIS S STRAUSSCredential: MD
Location Address4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200Metairie, LA 70006-3004
Mailing Address280 Chestnut Street, 2nd FloorSpringfield, MA 01199-1001 · (413) 794-3909
Fax(504) 896-9826
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1669641155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 325716✔ Licensed in MA · 239399
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 239399 (MA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 51596 (SC)
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200, Metairie, LA 70006

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1500 Nelson BlvdKingstree, SC 29556-4027 · Phone (843) 355-8888 · Fax (843) 355-9994
Location 2325B King StNorthampton, MA 01060-2370 · Phone (413) 387-4101 · Fax (413) 387-4119

Accepted 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

Louis S Strauss 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 ID1557417490
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211013000356, I20221122000552
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

17

Medicare enrollment records show Louis Strauss reassigns Medicare billing to 17 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
4500 CLEARVIEW PKWY
Metairie, LA 70006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
708 W ESPLANADE AVE
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 295 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2500 BELLE CHASSE HWY
Terrytown, LA 70056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 E HOSPITAL ST
Manning, SC 29102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
3015 WEST PALMETTO STREET
Florence, SC 29501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 878 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
701 CASHUA FERRY RD
Darlington, SC 29532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Springfield, OH 45504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 494 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
200 HIGH PARK AVE
Goshen, IN 46526
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 172 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.
232 services123 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.
144 services137 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.
127 services119 patients
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.
122 services64 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.
29 services23 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70006 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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
3 suppliers21 claims21 services$19.24 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
3 suppliers25 claims25 services$111.18 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 17

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

Family Medicine
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Family Medicine
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Social Worker (Clinical)
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006

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 Strauss's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Strauss is 1669641155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2008.

Where is Louis Strauss located?

Louis Strauss practices at 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 896-9822.

What is Louis Strauss's specialty?

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

Is Louis Strauss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Strauss 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Louis Strauss's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Louis Strauss reassigns Medicare benefits to 17 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (Metairie, LA), East Jefferson Physicians Group Urgent Care (Kenner, LA), University Medical Center Management Corporation (New Orleans, LA), Belle Chasse Physician Services LLC (Terrytown, LA), Mayfair Physician Services, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA) and 12 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Louis Strauss's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Louis Strauss accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 5 other insurers list Louis Strauss 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 Strauss affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Strauss is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Strauss was last updated on June 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.