Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Peter Hountras, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Aurora, CO
- NPI 1689973075
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 848-0000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 16, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #DR.0053977 · Illinois #125059942
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689973075. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
894
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,123
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 226 | 203 | $14 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 155 | 148 | $9 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 107 | 85 | $145 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 99 | 97 | $12 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 94 | 39 | $120 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 75 | 48 | $214 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 44 | 44 | $10 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 34 | 34 | $183 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 30 | 30 | $175 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 17 | 13 | $80 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Aurora Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$30,953
Transactions
99
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, INC. | 28 | $8,899.91 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 17 | $7,832.99 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 23 | $7,792.65 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 21 | $5,813.75 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $252.54 | |
| Imperative Care, INC | 2 | $234.00 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $44.14 | |
| Sandoz INC. | 1 | $41.66 | |
| Penumbra, INC. | 1 | $41.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
751
Patients
114
Total drug cost
$4,197,909
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adempas (Riociguat) | Brand | 131 | 15 | $1,750,745 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 105 | 12 | $469,192 |
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 84 | 15 | $1,059,939 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 72 | 21 | $81,935 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 60 | 24 | $484 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 59 | 15 | $3,891 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 50 | 0 | $12,266 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 47 | 0 | $41,329 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 37 | 12 | $36,107 |
| Uptravi (Selexipag) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $543,291 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Peter Hountras's medical specialty?
Dr. Peter Hountras practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Peter Hountras practice?
Dr. Peter Hountras practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. Peter Hountras's NPI?
Dr. Peter Hountras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689973075, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Peter Hountras accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Peter Hountras accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Peter Hountras commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to measure rate of airflow (HCPCS 94375); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.