Maria Houtchens, MD
NPI 1740262021 · Neurology Physician · Brookline, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Houtchens, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Brookline, MA (NPI 1740262021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740262021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 217256 (MA)
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
110 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 40 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $147 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$181 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 73 | 23 |
| Glatiramer Acetatebrand: Copaxone | 59 | — |
| Gabapentin | 54 | 16 |
| Teriflunomide | 43 | — |
| Teriflunomidebrand: Aubagio | 35 | — |
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 31 | — |
| Fingolimod Hclbrand: Fingolimod | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,083 across 15 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
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2012-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Houtchens's NPI number?
- Maria Houtchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740262021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Houtchens's specialty?
- Maria Houtchens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Houtchens located?
- Maria Houtchens's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Brookline Pl, Brookline, MA 02445-7224.
- What is Maria Houtchens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Houtchens is (617) 525-6550.
- Does Maria Houtchens accept Medicare?
- Maria Houtchens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Houtchens's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Houtchens's NPI (1740262021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.