Elke Houser, FNP-C, ENP-C, RN,
NPI 1558600122 · Family Nurse Practitioner · South Lake Tahoe, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elke Houser, FNP-C, ENP-C, RN, is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in South Lake Tahoe, CA (NPI 1558600122).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558600122
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C, ENP-C, RN,
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 823378 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 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
106 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 71 | $98 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 23 | $143 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 | $58 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$143 (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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 90 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 69 | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 61 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 20 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | 16 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$463 across 19 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
- 2013-02-02
- Last updated
- 2025-06-18
- Certified
- 2025-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elke Houser's NPI number?
- Elke Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558600122, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elke Houser's specialty?
- Elke Houser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elke Houser located?
- Elke Houser's practice location on file with NPPES is 2201 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7025.
- What is Elke Houser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elke Houser is (530) 543-5623.
- Does Elke Houser accept Medicare?
- Elke Houser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elke Houser's NPI active?
- Yes — Elke Houser's NPI (1558600122) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.