JOSEPH JOHN HOUKAL M.D.
NPI 1306132055
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Lakewood, CO

Active since June 21, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228(720) 321-0000(303) 318-2481 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Joseph John Houkal M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH JOHN HOUKAL M.D. (NPI 1306132055) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Lakewood, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0058795) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centura St. Catherine Hospital-garden City, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Aurora (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306132055
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH JOHN HOUKALCredential: M.D.
Location Address11600 WEST 2ND PLACELakewood, CO 80228
Mailing Address1819 Denver West Drive, Suite 101Lakewood, CO 80401 · (303) 223-4448 · Fax (303) 318-2481
Fax(303) 318-2481
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, AuroraGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1306132055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0058795
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License TL-3923 (CO)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE, Lakewood, CO 80228

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph John Houkal M.d. 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 ID4385917160
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170829004111
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Houkal reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
11600 W 2ND PL
Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado and Kansas enrollments
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
777 BANNOCK ST
Denver, CO 80204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 2,259 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
1545 CALIFORNIA ST
Denver, CO 80202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 71

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.

Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967
Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.
8,750 services92 patients
Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml A9585
Gadobutrol is a contrast agent used during MRI scans to help provide clearer images. It's injected into your vein before the scan. This helps doctors to see certain areas more clearly for better diagnosis. It's generally safe with few side effects.
4,152 services49 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
219 services216 patients
Ct scan of chest without contrast 71250
A CT scan of the chest without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses special X-ray equipment to produce detailed images of your chest area, including your lungs and heart. It can help diagnose conditions such as lung diseases or heart disorders. It doesn't involve any dyes or contrast agents.
188 services140 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
176 services129 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
158 services145 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Centura St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City

Acute Care Hospitals · Garden City, KS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number170023
Location401 East SpruceGarden City, KS 67846 · Finney County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City

Acute Care Hospitals · Dodge City, KS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number170175
Location3001 Avenue ADodge City, KS 67801 · Ford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80228 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

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.

91.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.23
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.49

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
100%540 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
100%40 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 8

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
11600 WEST 2ND PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

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 Joseph Houkal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Houkal is 1306132055. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011.

Where is Joseph Houkal located?

Joseph Houkal practices at 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228. The listed phone number is (720) 321-0000.

What is Joseph Houkal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Joseph Houkal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Houkal 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Houkal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Houkal reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Colorado Imaging Associates P C (Lakewood, CO), Denver Health And Hospital Authority (Denver, CO) and Denver Health And Hospital Authority (Denver, CO). Each 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 Joseph Houkal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Houkal accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Joseph Houkal 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 Joseph Houkal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Houkal is affiliated with Centura St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City and Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Houkal was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.