Richard Houston, D.O.
NPI 1407207004 · Hospitalist Physician · Lakewood Ranch, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Houston, D.O. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lakewood Ranch, FL (NPI 1407207004).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407207004
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OS15351 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
3,856 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 2,063 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 663 | $169 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 528 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 485 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Same-Day Admission and Discharge With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 85 Minutes99236 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 23 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 16 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | 16 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 15 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-24
- Last updated
- 2023-08-11
- Certified
- 2023-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Houston's NPI number?
- Richard Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407207004, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Houston's specialty?
- Richard Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Houston located?
- Richard Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 8130 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-5068.
- What is Richard Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Houston is (918) 289-7085.
- Does Richard Houston accept Medicare?
- Richard Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Houston's NPI (1407207004) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.