DR. BLAKE AUSTIN HOUSER DO
NPI 1346744489
Hospitalist in Evansville, IN

Q: What is Blake Houser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blake Houser is 1346744489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2018.

Q: What is Blake Houser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blake Houser was last updated on July 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since March 22, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.52/100

CMS Quality Rating

600 MARY ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 47747(812) 450-3036(812) 450-2193 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2021, Jun 9, 2021, Mar 22, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Blake Austin Houser Do NPPES

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

DR. BLAKE AUSTIN HOUSER DO (NPI 1346744489) is an individual hospitalist provider in Evansville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (02006323A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346744489

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BLAKE AUSTIN HOUSERCredential: DO

Location Address600 MARY STEvansville, IN 47747-0001

Mailing AddressPo Box 3407Evansville, IN 47733-3407 · (812) 450-3036 · Fax (812) 450-2193

Phone(812) 450-3036

Fax(812) 450-2193

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2021

✔ NPI 1346744489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 02006323A

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

600 MARY ST, Evansville, IN 47747

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Dr. Blake Austin Houser Do 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 ID2860720737

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210712000214, I20260615002614

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 5

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

252 services247 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

129 services50 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

44 services26 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

43 services43 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Deaconess Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150082

Location600 Mary StEvansville, IN 47710 · Vanderburgh County

Emergency services

Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jasper, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150115

Location800 W 9th StJasper, IN 47546 · Dubois County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47747 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

$122.49 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.22 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

79.52/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

78.16

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

50.9

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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