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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: November 01, 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.

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
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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Kris D Houser Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kris Houser reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nashville Tms PLLC
0.1 mi
Neurology
214 S PETERS RD STE 102
Knoxville, TN 37923
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710645882 (615) 465-4875
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Inc
182 mi
Rural Health
713 W MAIN ST
Elkton, KY 42220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225975824 (270) 265-5353

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kris Houser's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kris Houser reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nashville Tms PLLC (Knoxville, TN) and Jennie Stuart Medical Center Inc (Elkton, KY). 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 Kris Houser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kris Houser accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and CareSource 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 3 months 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.