David Louis, M.D.
David Louis is a Family Medicine specialist based in Oakland, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see David Louis, M.D. in person in Oakland or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
350 30th Street Suite 540, Oakland, CA 94609-3487
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.39%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
395
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,139
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $503k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$244 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to David Louis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
Board certified · Mar 11, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
875 Island Dr Ste a, Alameda, CA 94502-6700
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With David Louis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Louis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oakland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Louis
Dr. Louis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oakland, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 836-0223.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
350 30th Street Suite 540, Oakland, CA 94609-3487
Mailing Address
875 Island Dr Ste a, Alameda, CA 94502-6700
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