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Ophthalmology

Kourtney H. Houser, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Kourtney H. Houser, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 684-8111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kourtney H. Houser had 368 Original Medicare patients and 1,152 services. NPI 1700148053. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (919) 684‑8111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital
  • Group practice: Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kourtney H. Houser, 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 Kourtney H. Houser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kourtney H. Houser 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 Kourtney H. Houser see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 368 Original Medicare patients and 1,152 services for Kourtney H. Houser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kourtney H. Houser's NPI number?
1700148053. 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 Kourtney H. Houser, 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 patients368
Services billed to Medicare1,152
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)205 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)203 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)186 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)124 services
  5. Ct scan of cornea (92025)79 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Kourtney H. Houser works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kourtney H. Houser 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.

  • Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340155
  • Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030

Practice locations

Addresses where Kourtney H. Houser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kourtney H. Houser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in North Carolina →

Other ophthalmologists in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700148053
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians