STEPHEN C HOUSTON MD
NPI 1457317901
Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA
About Stephen C Houston Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
STEPHEN C HOUSTON MD (NPI 1457317901) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00038199) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (1993).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted 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
Stephen C Houston 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
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 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAOlympic Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Port Angeles, WAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98133 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.
SEATTLE, WA 98133
SEATTLE, WA 98133
SEATTLE, WA 98133
SEATTLE, WA 98133
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 Stephen Houston's NPI number?
The NPI number for Stephen Houston is 1457317901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.
Where is Stephen Houston located?
Stephen Houston practices at 1560 N 115th St 209, Seattle, WA 98133. The listed phone number is (206) 368-1701.
What is Stephen Houston's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
Is Stephen Houston enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Stephen Houston 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 Stephen Houston accept?
Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Stephen Houston 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 Stephen Houston affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Stephen Houston is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and Olympic Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Stephen Houston was last updated on July 14, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
