Rachel Houchen, APRN
NPI 1598304040 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bowling Green, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rachel Houchen, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bowling Green, KY (NPI 1598304040).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598304040
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1138273 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
46 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 17 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 14 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$35 (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 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 51 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 49 | 11 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 45 | 19 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 43 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2020-01-02
- Last updated
- 2021-04-09
- Certified
- 2021-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rachel Houchen's NPI number?
- Rachel Houchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598304040, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rachel Houchen's specialty?
- Rachel Houchen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rachel Houchen located?
- Rachel Houchen's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Park St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1708.
- What is Rachel Houchen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rachel Houchen is (270) 781-5111.
- Does Rachel Houchen accept Medicare?
- Rachel Houchen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rachel Houchen's NPI active?
- Yes — Rachel Houchen's NPI (1598304040) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.