Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Houser, MD
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Lacombe, LA
- NPI 1821096181
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 56.7 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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64301 Hwy 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-4500
fax (985) 882-4501
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 28, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #019897
- Medicaid
- LA #1972428
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821096181. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
7,870
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$137,375
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0585 |
Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | 7,200 | 11 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 341 | 212 | $120 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 137 | 137 | $208 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 66 | 61 | $169 | |
95886 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 47 | 30 | $89 | |
64615 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | 41 | 11 | $142 | |
70551 |
Mri scan of brain without contrast | 25 | 25 | $114 | |
95909 |
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies | 13 | 13 | $124 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,174. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,583
Transactions
118
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 19 | $303.66 | |
| ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc | 17 | $232.36 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 10 | $214.70 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 10 | $174.72 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 11 | $153.83 | |
| Biogen, Inc. | 9 | $145.75 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $145.53 | |
| ARGENX US, INC. | 2 | $114.67 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 5 | $105.72 | |
| CSL Behring | 4 | $92.00 | |
| Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 3 | $79.81 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 5 | $78.58 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 4 | $77.10 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $76.17 | |
| Eisai Inc. | 4 | $73.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,638
Patients
474
Total drug cost
$34,807
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 250 | 85 | $5,373 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 181 | 43 | $1,179 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 132 | 45 | $4,296 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 128 | 34 | $880 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 112 | 29 | $951 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 101 | 23 | $1,862 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 95 | 32 | $311 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 90 | 28 | $1,331 |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride (Pramipexole Di-Hcl) | Brand | 87 | 21 | $1,780 |
| Primidone | Generic | 86 | 26 | $2,639 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Houser's medical specialty?
Dr. James Houser practices Neurology Physician in Lacombe, LA.
Where does Dr. James Houser practice?
Dr. James Houser practices at 64301 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445. Office phone: 9858824500.
What is Dr. James Houser's NPI?
Dr. James Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821096181, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Houser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Houser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Houser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.