Christopher Hougen, MD.
NPI 1750309746 · Family Medicine Physician · Mission Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Hougen, MD. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mission Hills, CA (NPI 1750309746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750309746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A66627 (CA)
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
19 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
72 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $138 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 24 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$138 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 66 | 64 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 52 | 51 |
| Ibuprofen | 46 | 45 |
| Azithromycin | 36 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 22 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 22 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2012-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Hougen's NPI number?
- Christopher Hougen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750309746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Hougen's specialty?
- Christopher Hougen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Hougen located?
- Christopher Hougen's practice location on file with NPPES is 11211 Sepulved Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1115.
- What is Christopher Hougen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hougen is (818) 365-9531.
- Does Christopher Hougen accept Medicare?
- Christopher Hougen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Hougen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Hougen's NPI (1750309746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.