Bruce Houston, D.O.
NPI 1285629907 · Family Medicine Physician · Albany, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Houston, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Albany, GA (NPI 1285629907).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285629907
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 033166 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,815 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 691 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 655 | $119 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 599 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 590 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 302 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 871 | 251 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 556 | 161 |
| Lisinopril | 392 | 114 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 321 | 102 |
| Ezetimibe | 320 | 98 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 273 | 38 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,603 across 145 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-19
- Last updated
- 2008-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Houston's NPI number?
- Bruce Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285629907, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Houston's specialty?
- Bruce Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Houston located?
- Bruce Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 2002 Palmyra Rd, Albany, GA 31701-1591.
- What is Bruce Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Houston is (229) 889-9367.
- Does Bruce Houston accept Medicare?
- Bruce Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Houston's NPI (1285629907) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.