Quick answers
- Does Rachel M. Houseal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel M. Houseal 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 Rachel M. Houseal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 294 services for Rachel M. Houseal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel M. Houseal's NPI number?
- 1508268368. 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 Rachel M. Houseal, 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 | 146 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 294 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| 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)50 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)43 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)24 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)23 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 cholesterol62%
- Arthritis49%
- High blood pressure38%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
Hospitals where Rachel M. Houseal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel M. Houseal 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.
- Aspen Valley Hospital DistrictAspen, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061324
- Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060075
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel M. Houseal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 Castle Creek RdAspen, CO 81611 (970) 544‑1120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel M. Houseal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aspen Valley Hospital District38 clinicians in the group
- Aspen Valley Hospital Clinics, PLLC23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Aspen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aspen, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aspen Valley Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508268368 |
| 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