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MICHAEL BLAINE HOUCHIN M.D.
NPI 1740269117
Emergency Medicine in Parsons, TN

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
95.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
1522 BIBLE HILL RD, PARSONS, TN 38363(731) 733-1754 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Michael Blaine Houchin M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL BLAINE HOUCHIN M.D. (NPI 1740269117) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Parsons, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD28497) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital, and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740269117
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL BLAINE HOUCHINCredential: M.D.
Location Address1522 BIBLE HILL RDParsons, TN 38363-5218
Mailing Address1522 Bible Hill RdParsons, TN 38363-5218 · (731) 733-1754
Phone(731) 733-1754
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1740269117 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD28497
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1522 BIBLE HILL RD, Parsons, TN 38363
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3805156TN

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

Michael Blaine Houchin 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.

PECOS PAC ID6901845825
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050429000765
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
153 services148 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
70 services70 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
34 services30 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services15 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Centerville, TN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number441300
Location135 East Swan StreetCenterville, TN 37033 · Hickman County

West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Camden, TN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number441316
Location175 Hospital DriveCamden, TN 38320 · Benton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38363 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

95.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Michael Houchin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Houchin is 1740269117. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Michael Houchin located?

Michael Houchin practices at 1522 Bible Hill Rd, Parsons, TN 38363. The listed phone number is (731) 733-1754.

What is Michael Houchin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michael Houchin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Houchin 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.

Is Michael Houchin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Houchin is affiliated with Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Houchin was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.