Quick answers
- Does Carlton G. Houtz accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Carlton G. Houtz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carlton G. Houtz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 413 Original Medicare patients and 16,572 services for Carlton G. Houtz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlton G. Houtz's NPI number?
- 1063673424. 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 Carlton G. Houtz, 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 | 413 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,572 |
| Different services or procedures | 115 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)12,721 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,264 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)559 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)300 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)205 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%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Carlton G. Houtz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlton G. Houtz 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.
- CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care CenterCoushatta, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191312
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190019
- Desoto Regional Health SystemMansfield, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190118
- Minden Medical CenterMinden, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190144
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlton G. Houtz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1455 E Bert Koun LoopShreveport, LA 71105 (318) 798‑4539
- 301 W Fertitta Blvd, Suite 4Leesville, LA 71446 (337) 238‑9931
- 8961 Youree DrShreveport, LA 71115 (318) 671‑8772
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlton G. Houtz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physical Therapy Services of West Louisiana Inc103 clinicians in the group
- Cornerstone Therapy and Balance Center, LLC94 clinicians in the group
- Highland Clinic, a Prof Med Corp66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physical Therapy Services of West Louisiana Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063673424 |
| 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