Quick answers
- Does James K. Houghton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James K. 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.
- What is James K. Houghton's NPI number?
- 1679214613. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James K. Houghton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James K. 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.
- Hutchinson Regional Medical Center IncHutchinson, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170020
Practice locations
Addresses where James K. Houghton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 N Main StHutchinson, KS 67501
- 2101 N Waldron StHutchinson, KS 67502 (620) 669‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James K. Houghton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hutchinson Clinic PA Inc130 clinicians in the group
- Medical Center, P.A.24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Hutchinson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hutchinson, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hutchinson Clinic PA Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679214613 |
| 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
- 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