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JOSEPH RULE HOUCHINS PMHNP
NPI 1619512415
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Austin, TX

Active since November 15, 2019PECOS Enrolled
700 E 11TH ST APT 2308, AUSTIN, TX 78701(646) 598-7266(737) 358-4087 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, Sep 14, 2021, Nov 15, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joseph Rule Houchins Pmhnp NPPES

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

JOSEPH RULE HOUCHINS PMHNP (NPI 1619512415) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (1191608) and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 11 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619512415
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH RULE HOUCHINSCredential: PMHNP
Location Address700 E 11TH ST APT 2308Austin, TX 78701-1094
Mailing Address3300 N Triumph Blvd Ste 500Lehi, UT 84043-6475 · (801) 821-2613 · Fax (801) 901-1194
Phone(646) 598-7266
Fax(737) 358-4087
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1619512415 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 1191608✔ Licensed in NY · 403624
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 781695 (NY)
700 E 11TH ST APT 2308, Austin, TX 78701
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Secondary Practice Locations 11

Location 11507 Lbj Fwy Ste 750Farmers Branch, TX 75234-6088 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 218615 Tuscany Stone Ste 250San Antonio, TX 78258-3504 · Phone (726) 207-5519
Location 38080 N Central Expy Ste 1250Dallas, TX 75206-1890 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 43 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 600Sugar Land, TX 77478-2213 · Phone (346) 537-1292
Location 53355 W Alabama St Ste 1100Houston, TX 77098-1868 · Phone (346) 537-1292
Location 66500 West Fwy Ste 700Fort Worth, TX 76116-2180 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 71415 Legacy Dr Ste 220Frisco, TX 75034-6025 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 89600 N Mopac Expy Ste 225Austin, TX 78759-6507 · Phone (817) 527-8621
Location 99600 N Mopac Expy Ste 650Austin, TX 78759-6507 · Phone (512) 955-8474
Location 10431 E State Highway 114 Ste 400Southlake, TX 76092-4414 · Phone (817) 476-1942
Location 113800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 1100Frisco, TX 75034-9416 · Phone (817) 527-8621

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph Rule Houchins Pmhnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4385148873
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250917004765
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78701 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

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 Houchins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Houchins is 1619512415. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2019.

Where is Joseph Houchins located?

Joseph Houchins practices at 700 E 11th St Apt 2308, Austin, TX 78701. The listed phone number is (646) 598-7266.

What is Joseph Houchins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Joseph Houchins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Houchins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joseph Houchins accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Joseph Houchins 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Houchins was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.