Jean Benoit Houle, M.D.
NPI 1639146103 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Mount Vernon, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jean Benoit Houle, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Mount Vernon, IL (NPI 1639146103).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639146103
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036097382 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 933 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 526 | $53 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 482 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 422 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 280 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 247 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 261 | 157 |
| Meloxicam | 184 | 75 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 112 | 85 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 101 | 96 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 73 | 61 |
| Amoxicillin | 40 | 25 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 4 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
- 2006-03-03
- Last updated
- 2009-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jean Benoit Houle's NPI number?
- Jean Benoit Houle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639146103, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jean Benoit Houle's specialty?
- Jean Benoit Houle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jean Benoit Houle located?
- Jean Benoit Houle's practice location on file with NPPES is 4121 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864-6262.
- What is Jean Benoit Houle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jean Benoit Houle is (618) 242-3778.
- Does Jean Benoit Houle accept Medicare?
- Jean Benoit Houle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jean Benoit Houle's NPI active?
- Yes — Jean Benoit Houle's NPI (1639146103) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.