Robert Houser, MD
NPI 1578518726 · Hospitalist Physician · Rapid City, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Houser, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Rapid City, SD (NPI 1578518726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578518726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4256 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
702 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 447 | $71 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 162 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 63 | $46 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 30 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$111 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 26 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 12 | — |
| Memantine Hcl | 11 | — |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-12-21
- Certified
- 2022-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Houser's NPI number?
- Robert Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578518726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Houser's specialty?
- Robert Houser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Houser located?
- Robert Houser's practice location on file with NPPES is 353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57701.
- What is Robert Houser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Houser is (605) 719-1000.
- Does Robert Houser accept Medicare?
- Robert Houser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Houser's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Houser's NPI (1578518726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.