JOHN BRIAN HOUK M.D.
NPI 1427283597
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Cincinnati, OH
About John Brian Houk M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN BRIAN HOUK M.D. (NPI 1427283597) is an individual rheumatology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-124413) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2009).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
John Brian Houk 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show John Houk reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Ohio enrollments
- 125 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 13
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC
Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OHGood Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OHChrist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OHMercy Health - West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OHWest Chester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, OHPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45219 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
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 John Houk's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Houk is 1427283597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2009.
Where is John Houk located?
John Houk practices at 2123 Auburn Ave Suite 630, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 585-1970.
What is John Houk's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is John Houk enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Houk 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 organization bills Medicare for John Houk's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Houk reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC (Cincinnati, OH). 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 John Houk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Houk accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 3 other insurers list John Houk 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 John Houk affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, John Houk is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC, Good Samaritan Hospital, Christ Hospital, Mercy Health - West Hospital and West Chester Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Houk was last updated on August 9, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# John Brian Houk, M.D. · NPI 1427283597
Rheumatology physician in Cincinnati, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 19, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1427283597 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 19, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** 35-124413 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 630, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2906
- **Phone:** (513) 585-1970 · **Fax:** (513) 585-1995
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC (NPI 1801840434, Cincinnati, OH), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, class of 2009
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 9, 2017
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1427283597) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.