1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Louisiana
  4. Lacombe
  5. Psychiatry Neurology
  6. NPI Profile

REX S HOUSER MD
NPI 1184622110
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Lacombe, LA

Active since July 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
64301 HWY 434, LACOMBE, LA 70445(985) 882-4500(985) 882-4501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Rex S Houser Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

REX S HOUSER MD (NPI 1184622110) is an individual neurology provider in Lacombe, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (024246) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184622110
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameREX S HOUSERCredential: MD
Location Address64301 HWY 434Lacombe, LA 70445
Mailing Address64301 Hwy 434Lacombe, LA 70445 · (985) 882-4500 · Fax (985) 882-4501
Phone(985) 882-4500
Fax(985) 882-4501
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 2012
✔ NPI 1184622110 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 024246
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
64301 HWY 434, Lacombe, LA 70445
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH64229
Medicaid1489816LA
Medicare PIN4E324LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rex S Houser Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739117813
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050729000841
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit J0585
Onabotulinumtoxina, also known as Botox, is a medication injected into muscles. It's used to treat various conditions by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The units refer to the dosage.
13,200 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
153 services118 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
102 services69 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
73 services65 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
52 services52 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
49 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190045
Location1202 S Tyler StreetCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sterling Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190256
Location989 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70445 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
17%247 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
91%1,640 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%2,635 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
69%234 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%420 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
68%1,112 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
13%918 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 401 patients
91%402 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
43%402 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
63%1,112 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%1,112 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
20%1,112 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. PATRICK JOSEPH GLYNN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
64301 HWY 434
LACOMBE, LA 70445
St. Tammany Parish (985) 882-4500
THOMAS A KREFFT MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
64301 HWY 434
LACOMBE, LA 70445
St. Tammany Parish (985) 882-4500
JAMES M HOUSER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
64301 HWY 434
LACOMBE, LA 70445
St. Tammany Parish (985) 882-4500
MICHAEL J BECKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
64301 HWY 434
LACOMBE, LA 70445
St. Tammany Parish (985) 882-4500

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rex Houser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rex Houser is 1184622110. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2005.

Where is Rex Houser located?

Rex Houser practices at 64301 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445. The listed phone number is (985) 882-4500.

What is Rex Houser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Rex Houser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rex Houser is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Rex Houser accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Rex Houser as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rex Houser affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rex Houser is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital and Sterling Surgical Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rex Houser was last updated on March 28, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.