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Orthopedic Surgery

Carlton G. Houtz, MD

Works at hospitals in Coushatta, LA · Shreveport, LA · Alexandria, LA … · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Carlton G. Houtz, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1455 E Bert Koun Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105. Phone: (318) 798-4539. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carlton G. Houtz had 413 Original Medicare patients and 16,572 services. NPI 1063673424. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carlton G. Houtz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients413
Services billed to Medicare16,572
Different services or procedures115
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)12,721 services
  2. Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,264 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)559 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)300 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Carlton G. Houtz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063673424
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians