Quick answers
- Does Christopher S. Houghton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher 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 Christopher S. Houghton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 424 services for Christopher S. Houghton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher S. Houghton's NPI number?
- 1386360915. 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 Christopher 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 | 82 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 424 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)121 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)104 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)34 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)22 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)20 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 pressure62%
- High cholesterol62%
- Anxiety29%
- Arthritis28%
- Depression21%
- Atrial fibrillation17%
Hospitals where Christopher S. Houghton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher 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.
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500150
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher S. Houghton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 SE Tech Ctr Dr, Suite 120Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 260‑2773
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher S. Houghton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital301 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Vancouver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386360915 |
| 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