Quick answers
- Does Garrett R. Houska accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Garrett R. Houska 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 Garrett R. Houska see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 275 Original Medicare patients and 450 services for Garrett R. Houska. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Garrett R. Houska's NPI number?
- 1144587932. 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 Garrett R. Houska, 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 | 275 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 450 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)416 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)16 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Garrett R. Houska is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 905 N 3rd StAberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 262‑0404
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Dakota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Aberdeen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aberdeen, SD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144587932 |
| 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
- 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