Peter Hountras, M.D.
NPI 1689973075 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Hountras, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1689973075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689973075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125059942 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
595 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 99 | $143 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 97 | $209 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 93 | $117 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 80 | $14 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 64 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $171 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Riociguatbrand: Adempas | 175 | 20 |
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 153 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 90 | 30 |
| Ambrisentan | 81 | — |
| Tadalafil | 72 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 50 | 18 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 46 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30,953 across 99 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
- 2011-03-24
- Last updated
- 2018-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Hountras's NPI number?
- Peter Hountras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689973075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Hountras's specialty?
- Peter Hountras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Hountras located?
- Peter Hountras's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045.
- What is Peter Hountras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Hountras is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Peter Hountras accept Medicare?
- Peter Hountras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Hountras's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Hountras's NPI (1689973075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.