Laurence Houtchens, PA-C
NPI 1972572303 · Physician Assistant · Colville, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence Houtchens, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Colville, WA (NPI 1972572303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972572303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 267 (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
71 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 50 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$9 (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 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 183 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 167 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 134 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 125 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 96 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 89 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-17
- Last updated
- 2021-05-25
- Certified
- 2021-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence Houtchens's NPI number?
- Laurence Houtchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972572303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence Houtchens's specialty?
- Laurence Houtchens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laurence Houtchens located?
- Laurence Houtchens's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 E Columbia Ave, Colville, WA 99114-3354.
- What is Laurence Houtchens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence Houtchens is (509) 684-3701.
- Does Laurence Houtchens accept Medicare?
- Laurence Houtchens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence Houtchens's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence Houtchens's NPI (1972572303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.