James Houston
NPI 1881912632 · Neurology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Houston is a Neurology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1881912632).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881912632
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31366 (AL)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
476 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 118 | $187 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 2-12 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95718 | 94 | $122 |
| 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 | 92 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $116 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lacosamide | 643 | 74 |
| Levetiracetam | 463 | 78 |
| Lamotrigine | 188 | 34 |
| Zonisamide | 173 | 35 |
| Cannabidiol (cbd)brand: Epidiolex | 135 | 16 |
| Clonazepam | 132 | 32 |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 115 | 16 |
| Topiramate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110Phone: (205) 934-3866
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-04
- Last updated
- 2023-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Houston's NPI number?
- James Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881912632, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Houston's specialty?
- James Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Houston located?
- James Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is James Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Houston is (800) 822-8816.
- Does James Houston accept Medicare?
- James Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — James Houston's NPI (1881912632) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.