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Hugh L. Houston, MD

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About Dr. Houston

Based in Nashville, TN, Hugh L. Houston, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Hugh graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1376593194 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

TN licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 35302As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1376593194Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Houston's specialty?

Dr. Houston is a general surgeon in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Houston?

Dr. Houston is listed at 2200 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Houston?

The number on file is (615) 342-5820. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Houston's NPI number?

Dr. Houston's National Provider Identifier is 1376593194. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Houston's medical education?

Dr. Houston attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Houston been practicing?

Dr. Houston has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Houston known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Houston the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Houston confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Houston. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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