Richard Houck, DO
NPI 1285050708 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Wheeling, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Houck, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Wheeling, WV (NPI 1285050708).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285050708
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ED0249C (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
421 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 171 | $171 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 162 | $122 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 88 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 30 | 29 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 27 | 26 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | 16 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-07
- Last updated
- 2022-04-06
- Certified
- 2022-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Houck's NPI number?
- Richard Houck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285050708, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Houck's specialty?
- Richard Houck is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Houck located?
- Richard Houck's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3823.
- What is Richard Houck's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Houck is (304) 234-0123.
- Does Richard Houck accept Medicare?
- Richard Houck is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Houck's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Houck's NPI (1285050708) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.