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DR. SAMUEL HOUTKIN OD
NPI 1881661478
Optometrist in College Station, TX

Active since March 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1311 WELLBORN RD STE A-300, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840(979) 764-0010(979) 764-7715 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2019, Mar 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Samuel Houtkin Od NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL HOUTKIN OD (NPI 1881661478) is an individual optometrist in College Station, Texas, licensed in Texas (2238T) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio, and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881661478
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL HOUTKINCredential: OD
Location Address1311 WELLBORN RD STE A-300College Station, TX 77840-4755
Mailing Address1311 Wellborn Rd Ste A-300College Station, TX 77840-4755 · (979) 764-0010 · Fax (979) 764-7715
Phone(979) 764-0010
Fax(979) 764-7715
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1881661478 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 2238T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1311 WELLBORN RD STE A-300, College Station, TX 77840
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 N Main AveSan Antonio, TX 78212-4701 · Phone (210) 222-2154 · Fax (210) 227-6056

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid044493701TX
Other410041586TX · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samuel Houtkin Od 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 ID6305030289
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101104000824
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

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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77840 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MED SOUTHWEST, PLLC
Optometrist
1311 WELLBORN RD STE A-300
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840
Brazos County (979) 764-0010

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 Samuel Houtkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Houtkin is 1881661478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2006.

Where is Samuel Houtkin located?

Samuel Houtkin practices at 1311 Wellborn Rd Ste A-300, College Station, TX 77840. The listed phone number is (979) 764-0010.

What is Samuel Houtkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Samuel Houtkin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Houtkin 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 Samuel Houtkin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Samuel Houtkin 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 Samuel Houtkin was last updated on March 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.