Quick answers
- Does Bruce L. Houghton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce L. 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 Bruce L. Houghton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 294 Original Medicare patients and 2,022 services for Bruce L. Houghton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce L. Houghton's NPI number?
- 1649380239. 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 Bruce L. 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 | 294 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,022 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)420 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)304 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)248 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)177 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Bruce L. Houghton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce L. 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.
- CHI Health Bergan MercyOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280060
- CHI Health ImmanuelOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280081
- CHI Health LakesideOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280130
- CHI Health Mercy Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160028
- CHI Health MidlandsPapillion, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280105
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce L. Houghton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2734 N 61st StOmaha, NE 68104 (402) 553‑0222
- 7710 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68124
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bruce L. Houghton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alegent Creighton Clinic963 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Omaha
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Omaha, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alegent Creighton Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649380239 |
| 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