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Family Practice

Louis E. Varela, MD

Sees patients in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Louis E. Varela, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 5 practice locations in Houston, TX. NPI 1720002561. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis E. Varela, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
46Years since medical school (graduated 1980)
Creighton University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Texas Alliance Medical Group PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Louis E. Varela see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Louis E. Varela's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Louis E. Varela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis E. Varela accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Louis E. Varela?
(713) 686-3700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Louis E. Varela's NPI number?
1720002561. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Louis E. Varela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis E. Varela as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Texas Alliance Medical Group PA2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Houston

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720002561
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians