Quick answers
- Does Esther M. Latour accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther M. Latour accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Esther M. Latour see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 569 Original Medicare patients and 854 services for Esther M. Latour. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esther M. Latour's NPI number?
- 1538243928. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Esther M. Latour, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 569 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 854 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (12032)137 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)130 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)99 services
- Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)45 services
- Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm (12042)42 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther M. Latour is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Growth PkwyAngola, IN 46703 (260) 665‑1670
- 2121 Spring Arbor RdJackson, MI 49203 (517) 787‑5350
- 300 E Maiden LnSaint Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 429‑7546
- 575 W Crosstown PkwyKalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 342‑2991
- 7070 E Dr NBattle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 660‑1670
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esther M. Latour as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Angola
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Angola, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538243928 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians