Quick answers
- Does Joshua Houston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Houston 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 Joshua Houston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 1,477 services for Joshua Houston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua Houston's NPI number?
- 1710337365. 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 Joshua Houston, 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,477 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)97 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)34 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua Houston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12951 Shelbyville RdLouisville, KY 40243 (502) 459‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Houston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Louisville Optometric Centers III, PSC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Louisville Optometric Centers III, PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710337365 |
| 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
- 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