Quick answers
- Does Paul N. Houston Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul N. Houston Iii 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 N. Houston Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 7,514 services for Paul N. Houston Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul N. Houston Iii's NPI number?
- 1487622742. 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 N. Houston Iii, 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 | 396 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,514 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)934 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)319 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level, by device for home use (83037)254 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)234 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)118 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Chronic kidney disease56%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Paul N. Houston Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul N. Houston Iii 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.
- Ascension St Vincent ClayBrazil, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151309
- Hendricks Regional HealthDanville, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150005
- Putnam County HospitalGreencastle, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151333
- Union Hospital IncTerre Haute, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150023
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul N. Houston Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1216 E National AveBrazil, IN 47834 (812) 448‑3551
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Brazil
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brazil, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487622742 |
| 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