James Houston, PA-C
NPI 1437209210 · Surgical Physician Assistant · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Houston, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1437209210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437209210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA06783 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 155 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$105 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 297 | 95 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 203 | 78 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 117 | 47 |
| Baclofen | 86 | 36 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 86 | 28 |
| Celecoxib | 85 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 76 | 58 |
| Meloxicam | 63 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$536 across 29 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
- 2007-01-12
- Last updated
- 2010-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Houston's NPI number?
- James Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437209210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Houston's specialty?
- James Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Houston located?
- James Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 Oak Centre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78258-3944.
- What is James Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Houston is (210) 695-2757.
- Does James Houston accept Medicare?
- James Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — James Houston's NPI (1437209210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.