Dana Houston, APRN
NPI 1568979052 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dana Houston, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1568979052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568979052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A005449 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
8 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
602 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 | 374 | $95 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 70 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $85 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 28 | $195 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 418 | 101 |
| Gabapentin | 214 | 52 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 167 | 44 |
| Pregabalin | 138 | 29 |
| Baclofen | 135 | 30 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 116 | 36 |
| Methocarbamol | 111 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$288 across 11 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
- 2018-01-05
- Last updated
- 2018-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dana Houston's NPI number?
- Dana Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568979052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dana Houston's specialty?
- Dana Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dana Houston located?
- Dana Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 9101 Kanis Rd Ste 400, Little Rock, AR 72205.
- What is Dana Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dana Houston is (501) 224-4001.
- Does Dana Houston accept Medicare?
- Dana Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dana Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Dana Houston's NPI (1568979052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.