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Gastroenterology

Friedrich C. Loura, MD

Works at hospitals in Anacortes, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Friedrich C. Loura, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1211 24th St, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: (360) 299-1300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Friedrich C. Loura had 108 Original Medicare patients and 141 services. NPI 1760423388. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1211 24th St, Anacortes, WA 98221 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (360) 299‑1300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Island Hospital
  • Group practice: Public Hospital District No 2 Skagit County Washington
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Friedrich C. Loura, 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 Friedrich C. Loura accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Friedrich C. Loura 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 Friedrich C. Loura see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 141 services for Friedrich C. Loura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Friedrich C. Loura's NPI number?
1760423388. 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 Friedrich C. Loura, 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 patients108
Services billed to Medicare141
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)23 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)23 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)15 services
  4. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)14 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 cholesterol61%
  • High blood pressure60%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
  • Ischemic heart disease15%
  • Depression15%

Hospitals where Friedrich C. Loura works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Friedrich C. Loura 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.

  • Island HospitalAnacortes, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500007

Practice locations

Addresses where Friedrich C. Loura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Friedrich C. Loura as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Public Hospital District No 2 Skagit County Washington76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Public Hospital District No 2 Skagit County Washington

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760423388
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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