Linda Hou, MD
NPI 1982870622 · Gastroenterology Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Hou, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1982870622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982870622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A115160 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 152 | 51 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 141 | 131 |
| Omeprazole | 67 | 30 |
| Lactulose | 51 | — |
| Famotidine | 30 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 28 | — |
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 2 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
- 2008-05-02
- Last updated
- 2021-11-22
- Certified
- 2020-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Hou's NPI number?
- Linda Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982870622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Hou's specialty?
- Linda Hou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Hou located?
- Linda Hou's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502-2004.
- What is Linda Hou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Hou is (310) 222-2477.
- Does Linda Hou accept Medicare?
- Linda Hou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Hou's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Hou's NPI (1982870622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.