LOUIS S. STRAUSS MD – NPI #1669641155
Family Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

LOUIS STRAUSS is a physician located in METAIRIE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669641155 to LOUIS STRAUSS on February 28, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 25, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LOUIS STRAUSS below.

NPI Profile for
LOUIS S. STRAUSS

NPI Number
1669641155
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LOUIS S. STRAUSS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200
METAIRIE, LA 70006-3004
Phone: (504) 896-9822 Fax: (504) 896-9826
2 Other location(s):
325B King St
Northampton, MA 01060-2370
Phone: (413) 387-4101
Fax: (413) 387-4119
500 Nelson Blvd
Kingstree, SC 29556-4027
Phone: (843) 355-8888
Fax: (843) 355-9994
Mailing address
280 CHESTNUT STREET
2ND FLOOR
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01199-1001
Phone: (413) 794-3909 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 25, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 MA 239399
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 SC 51596
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 239399

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LOUIS STRAUSS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOSHEN HOSPITAL
      200 HIGH PARK AVE
      GOSHEN, IN 46526
    • MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER
      PO BOX 59
      HENDERSON, NC 27536
    • SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
      1144 N ROAD ST
      ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
    • SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1001 GAUSE BLVD
      SLIDELL, LA 70458

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