Michael Houston, MD
NPI 1962516682 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Foley, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Houston, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Foley, AL (NPI 1962516682).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962516682
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000012226 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
1,693 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 | 447 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 265 | $83 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 185 | $24 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 119 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 118 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 459 | 119 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 367 | 151 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 238 | 80 |
| Prednisone | 148 | 84 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 127 | 32 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 109 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$436 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1298 North Mckenzie StFoley, AL 36535Phone: (251) 971-3555Fax: (251) 971-3556
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2026-03-30
- Certified
- 2026-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Houston's NPI number?
- Michael Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962516682, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Houston's specialty?
- Michael Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Houston located?
- Michael Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1613 N Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 36535-2247.
- What is Michael Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Houston is (251) 949-3711.
- Does Michael Houston accept Medicare?
- Michael Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Houston's NPI (1962516682) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.