Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Houser, M.D.
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1356329536
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8202
fax (858) 784-5922 - Mailing address
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File# 54433
Los Angeles, CA 900740001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 30, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A51883
- Medicaid
- CA #00A518830
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356329536. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
39,921
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$406,105
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0585 |
Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | 36,200 | 65 | $6 | |
J0587 |
Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units | 2,760 | 26 | $13 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 252 | 214 | $191 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 160 | 138 | $34 | |
64616 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box | 127 | 42 | $190 | |
95886 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 92 | 87 | $109 | |
64611 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of salivary glands on both sides of mouth | 81 | 28 | $130 | |
64612 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | 68 | 29 | $213 | |
64644 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 5 or more muscles, first extremity | 28 | 12 | $173 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 27 | 27 | $234 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in La Jolla Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 772. This provider delivers 52× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,297
Transactions
99
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 52 | $938.95 | |
| Mdd US Operations, LLC | 5 | $445.86 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 8 | $153.43 | |
| Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC | 12 | $135.80 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 4 | $119.42 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 3 | $77.60 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $68.75 | |
| Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $62.39 | |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 3 | $52.00 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 1 | $38.54 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $32.07 | |
| Argenx US, INC. | 1 | $29.69 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $25.38 | |
| Ge Healthcare | 1 | $23.14 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
750
Patients
156
Total drug cost
$407,141
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 257 | 77 | $15,680 |
| Rytary (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 117 | 27 | $157,125 |
| Rasagiline Mesylate | Generic | 60 | 15 | $19,437 |
| Propranolol Hcl ER (Propranolol Hcl) | Brand | 40 | 12 | $3,163 |
| Propranolol Hcl | Generic | 38 | 14 | $1,371 |
| Amantadine (Amantadine Hcl) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $3,934 |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride (Pramipexole di-Hcl) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $1,321 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 32 | 0 | $459 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 26 | 11 | $467 |
| Primidone | Generic | 25 | 0 | $1,071 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Houser's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Houser practices Neurology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Houser practice?
Dr. Melissa Houser practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585548202.
What is Dr. Melissa Houser's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356329536, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Houser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Houser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Houser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units (HCPCS J0587); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.