Paul Houston, MD
NPI 1487622742 · Family Medicine Physician · Brazil, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Houston, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Brazil, IN (NPI 1487622742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487622742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01030315A (IN)
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
1,907 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 | 934 | $114 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level, By Device for Home Use83037 | 254 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 234 | $112 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 118 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 94 | $160 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 224 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 640 | 169 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 491 | 156 |
| Alprazolam | 473 | 63 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 427 | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 308 | 87 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 300 | 91 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$558 across 31 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
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2024-04-03
- Certified
- 2024-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Houston's NPI number?
- Paul Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487622742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Houston's specialty?
- Paul Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Houston located?
- Paul Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1216 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834-2718.
- What is Paul Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Houston is (812) 448-3551.
- Does Paul Houston accept Medicare?
- Paul Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Houston's NPI (1487622742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.