Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carl Houck
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1831126994
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816 - Additional location
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619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331900
(205) 975-8206
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 28, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #10709
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831126994. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
152
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$15,716
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 73 | 38 | $74 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 64 | 63 | $122 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 15 | 15 | $163 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in Birmingham Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carl Houck's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Houck practices Psychiatry Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Carl Houck practice?
Dr. Carl Houck practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Carl Houck's NPI?
Dr. Carl Houck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831126994, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Houck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Houck accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Houck commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.