Frank Houston, PA-C
NPI 1598277691 · Physician Assistant · Asheboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Houston, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheboro, NC (NPI 1598277691).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598277691
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-07692 (NC)
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
1,474 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 444 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 224 | $72 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 192 | $56 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 154 | $43 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 114 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 230 | 139 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 199 | 81 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 143 | 65 |
| Finasteride | 110 | 23 |
| Ketoconazole | 94 | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 83 | 48 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Syringe | 54 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,838 across 157 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
- 2017-10-30
- Last updated
- 2017-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Houston's NPI number?
- Frank Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598277691, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Houston's specialty?
- Frank Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Frank Houston located?
- Frank Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 360 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203-5612.
- What is Frank Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Houston is (336) 625-8410.
- Does Frank Houston accept Medicare?
- Frank Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Houston's NPI (1598277691) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.