Quick answers
- Does Carolyn C. Houk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn C. Houk 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 Carolyn C. Houk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 259 Original Medicare patients and 1,351 services for Carolyn C. Houk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn C. Houk's NPI number?
- 1437105335. 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 Carolyn C. Houk, 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 | 259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,351 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)273 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)200 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)174 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)123 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)112 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Carolyn C. Houk works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn C. Houk 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.
- Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500064
- Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500011
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
- Valley Medical CenterRenton, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500088
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn C. Houk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23213 Pacific Hwy SKent, WA 98032 (425) 485‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn C. Houk as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Kent
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kent, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437105335 |
| 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