Douglas Althouse, MD
NPI 1447283601 · Family Medicine Physician · Minden, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Althouse, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Minden, NE (NPI 1447283601).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447283601
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22934 (NE)
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
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
48 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 11 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$109 (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 · 193 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 628 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 625 | 77 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 620 | 73 |
| Potassium Chloride | 477 | 40 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 459 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 417 | 53 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 7 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
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2014-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Althouse's NPI number?
- Douglas Althouse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447283601, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Althouse's specialty?
- Douglas Althouse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Althouse located?
- Douglas Althouse's practice location on file with NPPES is 727 E 1st St, Minden, NE 68959-1705.
- What is Douglas Althouse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Althouse is (308) 832-3400.
- Does Douglas Althouse accept Medicare?
- Douglas Althouse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Althouse's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Althouse's NPI (1447283601) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.