Kris Houser, MD
NPI 1992798284 · Psychiatry Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kris Houser, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1992798284).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992798284
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 23836 (TN)
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
20 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 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 586 | 63 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 232 | 31 |
| Clonazepam | 178 | 21 |
| Diazepam | 166 | 19 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 164 | 21 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 131 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,313 across 96 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
- 2005-08-23
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kris Houser's NPI number?
- Kris Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992798284, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kris Houser's specialty?
- Kris Houser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kris Houser located?
- Kris Houser's practice location on file with NPPES is 212 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923-5238.
- What is Kris Houser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kris Houser is (865) 539-1001.
- Does Kris Houser accept Medicare?
- Kris Houser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kris Houser's NPI active?
- Yes — Kris Houser's NPI (1992798284) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.