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DR. KATHERINE MARIE HOULE MD
NPI 1245811561
Urology in Murrells Inlet, SC

Q: What is Katherine Houle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Houle is 1245811561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2021.

Q: What is Katherine Houle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Houle was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.

Active since April 19, 2021PECOS Enrolled

4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576(843) 652-8475 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2026, Apr 19, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Katherine Marie Houle Md NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE MARIE HOULE MD (NPI 1245811561) is an individual urology provider in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (96723) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245811561

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208800000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE MARIE HOULECredential: MD

Location Address4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098

Mailing Address4040 Highway 17 Unit 205Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098

Phone(843) 652-8475

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateApril 19, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2026

✔ NPI 1245811561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208800000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 96723

Definition

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Katherine Marie Houle Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6608284195

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260817000271

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Houle reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Musc Community Physicians

116 mi

Internal Medicine

506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29576 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

GEOFFREY MICHAEL HABERMACHER M.D., PHD

Urology

4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

Georgetown County (843) 652-8475

GEORGETOWN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC

Urology

4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

Georgetown County (843) 652-8475

MARY KATHERINE HOLLAND MSPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

Georgetown County (843) 652-8120

ALEXANDER PATRICK-ISRAEL LAPIERRE PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 205
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

Georgetown County (843) 652-8475

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 Katherine Houle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Houle is 1245811561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2021.

Where is Katherine Houle located?

Katherine Houle practices at 4040 Highway 17 Unit 205, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The listed phone number is (843) 652-8475.

What is Katherine Houle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Katherine Houle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Houle is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Katherine Houle's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Houle reassigns Medicare benefits to Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Katherine Houle's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Houle was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.