Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Houle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Houle 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 Paul J. Houle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 393 Original Medicare patients and 1,013 services for Paul J. Houle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Houle's NPI number?
- 1184624330. 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 Paul J. Houle, 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 | 393 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,013 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)194 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)91 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)77 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)42 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%
- Anxiety34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Paul J. Houle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Houle 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.
- Cape Cod HospitalHyannis, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220012
- Falmouth HospitalFalmouth, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220135
- Martha's Vineyard Hospital IncOak Bluffs, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221300
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Houle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3119 Cranberry Hwy, Suite 5East Wareham, MA 02538 (508) 759‑5411
- 46 N St, Suite 7Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 833‑2639
- 860 Route 134, Suite 5and6South Dennis, MA 02660 (508) 385‑4212
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Houle as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
- Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod Inc229 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physiotherapy Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184624330 |
| 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