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DR. MARIA K HOUTCHENS MD
NPI 1740262021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Brookline, MA

Active since November 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 227, PARTNERS MS CENTER, BROOKLINE, MA 02445(617) 525-6550(617) 525-6554 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Maria K Houtchens Md NPPES

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

DR. MARIA K HOUTCHENS MD (NPI 1740262021) is an individual neurology provider in Brookline, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (217256) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740262021
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA K HOUTCHENSCredential: MD
Location Address1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 227, PARTNERS MS CENTERBrookline, MA 02445-7224
Mailing Address1 Brookline Pl, Suite 227, Partners Ms CenterBrookline, MA 02445-7224 · (617) 525-6550 · Fax (617) 525-6554
Phone(617) 525-6550
Fax(617) 525-6554
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2012
✔ NPI 1740262021 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 217256
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1 BROOKLINE PL, Brookline, MA 02445
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINH95525
Medicaid2013118MA
Other217256MA · Tufts Health Plan
OtherJ26583MA · Bcbs Ma
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA36113MA

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

Dr. Maria K Houtchens 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.

PECOS PAC ID4688586787
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031105000458
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Houtchens reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033535497 (617) 732-5500
The General Hospital Corporation
3.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023049236 (617) 726-2000
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
3.2 mi
Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801874573 (617) 724-0287

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
28 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
27 services26 patients
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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02445 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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.

JEROME FEDERSCHNEIDER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BROOKLINE PL
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 735-8910
COURTNEY ELIZABETH CATALANO MSN, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 327
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 735-8585
JOSEPH PINES, M.D.,L.L.C
Internal Medicine
1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 623
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 731-0227
LYNN A STAZZONE NP
Registered Nurse (Neuroscience)
1 BROOKLINE PL, BWH PARTNERS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTER
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 525-6550
DR. CAROLYN A BERNSTEIN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1 BROOKLINE PL, HMFP COMPREHENSIVE HEADACHE CENTER, SUITE 121
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 278-8080
BRYANN BROMLEY M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 506
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 739-0245
THOMAS D SHIPP MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 506
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 739-0245
DR. HANNAH JACKSON PARKER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BROOKLINE PL, SUITE 305
BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Norfolk County (617) 732-1510

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 Maria Houtchens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Houtchens is 1740262021. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Maria Houtchens located?

Maria Houtchens practices at 1 Brookline Pl Suite 227, Partners Ms Center, Brookline, MA 02445. The listed phone number is (617) 525-6550.

What is Maria Houtchens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Maria Houtchens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Houtchens 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 organizations bill Medicare for Maria Houtchens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Houtchens reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each 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 Maria Houtchens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Maria Houtchens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Houtchens is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Houtchens was last updated on June 6, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.