James Houser, MD
NPI 1821096181 · Neurology Physician · Lacombe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Houser, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Lacombe, LA (NPI 1821096181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821096181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 019897 (LA)
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
975 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 | 338 | $115 |
| 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 | 299 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 121 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $163 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 51 | $84 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 285 | 86 |
| Clonazepam | 215 | 42 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 136 | 38 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 122 | 38 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 103 | 29 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 100 | 31 |
| Alprazolam | 98 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,583 across 146 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
- 2005-07-12
- Last updated
- 2012-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Houser's NPI number?
- James Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821096181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Houser's specialty?
- James Houser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Houser located?
- James Houser's practice location on file with NPPES is 64301 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445.
- What is James Houser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Houser is (985) 882-4500.
- Does James Houser accept Medicare?
- James Houser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Houser's NPI active?
- Yes — James Houser's NPI (1821096181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.