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MR. KRIS D HOUSER MD
NPI 1992798284
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Knoxville, TN

Active since August 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled
212 S PETERS RD, STE 201, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923(865) 539-1001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Mar 7, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mr. Kris D Houser Md NPPES

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

MR. KRIS D HOUSER MD (NPI 1992798284) is an individual psychiatry provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (23836) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992798284
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. KRIS D HOUSERCredential: MD
Location Address212 S PETERS RD, STE 201Knoxville, TN 37923-5238
Mailing Address8906 Natures Pond WayKnoxville, TN 37923-7144
Phone(865) 539-1001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1992798284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 23836
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.
212 S PETERS RD, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Other Identifiers 2

Other036832Board Of Psy And Neurolog
Medicaid3070174TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource, Oscar Insurance Company 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

Mr. Kris D Houser 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 ID2466482641
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221028001582
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 37923 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

KAROLYNN MARINA BEASLEY
Social Worker (Clinical)
212 S PETERS RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Knox County (443) 786-6997
MR. TODD CARL ALLEN HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
212 S PETERS RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Knox County (276) 200-8463

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 Kris Houser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kris Houser is 1992798284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2005.

Where is Kris Houser located?

Kris Houser practices at 212 S Peters Rd Ste 201, Knoxville, TN 37923. The listed phone number is (865) 539-1001.

What is Kris Houser's specialty?

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

Is Kris Houser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kris Houser 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 Kris Houser accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Kris Houser 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 Kris Houser was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 33 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.