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DR. DON LEWIS HOUTS MD
NPI 1689793879
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Active since March 28, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 7, 2027
2022 VIA TIEMPO, CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA 92007(858) 481-8860(858) 947-3837 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Don Lewis Houts Md NPPES

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

DR. DON LEWIS HOUTS MD (NPI 1689793879) is an individual psychiatry provider in Cardiff By The Sea, California, licensed in California (C37782) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through October 7, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689793879
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. DON LEWIS HOUTSCredential: MD
Location Address2022 VIA TIEMPOCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007-1203
Mailing Address2033 San Elijo Ave., #495Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007-1726 · (858) 481-8860 · Fax (858) 947-3837
Phone(858) 481-8860
Fax(858) 947-3837
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2015
✔ NPI 1689793879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C37782
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Forensic PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084F0202X · License C37782 (CA)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0802X · License C37782 (CA)
2022 VIA TIEMPO, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Don Lewis Houts Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 7, 2015 through October 7, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 7, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 7, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92007 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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 Don Houts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Houts is 1689793879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Where is Don Houts located?

Don Houts practices at 2022 Via Tiempo, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007. The listed phone number is (858) 481-8860.

What is Don Houts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Don Houts enrolled in Medicare?

No. Don Houts has opted out of Medicare through October 7, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Don Houts was last updated on August 5, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.