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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Louis S. Cristol, MD

Works at hospitals in Fort Worth, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Louis S. Cristol, MD is a cardiologist at 209 Old Hwy 1187, Burleson, TX 76028. Phone: (682) 268-6700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Louis S. Cristol had 960 Original Medicare patients and 3,268 services. NPI 1699750471. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 209 Old Hwy 1187, Burleson, TX 76028 · Directions
  • Phone: (682) 268‑6700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South
  • Group practice: Huguley Medical Associates, Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis S. Cristol, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Louis S. Cristol accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis S. Cristol 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 Louis S. Cristol see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 960 Original Medicare patients and 3,268 services for Louis S. Cristol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Louis S. Cristol's NPI number?
1699750471. 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 Louis S. Cristol, 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 patients960
Services billed to Medicare3,268
Different services or procedures70
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)798 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)420 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)279 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)236 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)202 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 cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease63%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Heart failure48%

Hospitals where Louis S. Cristol works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis S. Cristol at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Louis S. Cristol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis S. Cristol as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Huguley Medical Associates, Inc52 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →

Other cardiologists in Burleson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burleson, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Huguley Medical Associates, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699750471
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians