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Optometry

Pamela A. Houghton, OD

Sees patients in Mars, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Pamela A. Houghton, OD is an optometrist at 187 Scharberry Ln, Mars, PA 16046. Phone: (724) 591-5501. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Pamela A. Houghton had 29 Original Medicare patients and 49 services. NPI 1568559136. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 187 Scharberry Ln, Mars, PA 16046 · Directions
  • Phone: (724) 591‑5501
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc
  • Optometry school: Indiana University - School Of Optometry · graduated 1991 (35 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pamela A. Houghton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Pamela A. Houghton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pamela A. 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 Pamela A. Houghton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Pamela A. Houghton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Pamela A. Houghton's NPI number?
1568559136. 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 Pamela A. 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 patients29
Services billed to Medicare49
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)19 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis48%

Practice locations

Addresses where Pamela A. Houghton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Pamela A. Houghton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc78 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Mars

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mars, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1991 (35 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568559136
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians