Quick answers
- Does Joseph S. Houghton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph S. Houghton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph S. Houghton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 998 services for Joseph S. Houghton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph S. Houghton's NPI number?
- 1013099621. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph S. Houghton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 998 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)525 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression40%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Joseph S. Houghton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph S. Houghton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Brownfield Regional Medical CenterBrownfield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450399
- Frio Regional HospitalPearsall, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451391
- Memorial HospitalSeminole, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451358
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph S. Houghton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 105 E Hackberry St, Suite APearsall, TX 78061 (830) 334‑2698
- 200 S Ih, Suite 35Pearsall, TX 78061 (830) 334‑3617
- 209 NW 8th StSeminole, TX 79360 (915) 758‑5811
- 209 NW 8th St, Memorial HospitalSeminole, TX 79360 (915) 758‑5811
- 3140 Legacy Dr, Suite 300Frisco, TX 75034 (972) 435‑4002
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph S. Houghton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Seminole Hospital District of Gaines County Texas17 clinicians in the group
- Terry Memorial Hospital District16 clinicians in the group
- Frio Hospital Association9 clinicians in the group
- Texas Partners Healthcare Group PA8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Seminole Hospital District of Gaines County Texas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013099621 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians