Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Houchin, M. D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Elko, NV

  • NPI 1720047699
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
875 14Th St
Elko, NV 898013414
(775) 738-5193
fax (775) 778-6831

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nevada #8896

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720047699. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,039
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$189,098
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 613 254 $89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 364 206 $62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 283 186 $127
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 266 187 $125
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 164 158 $36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 112 112 $166
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 91 87 $27
92134 Imaging of retina 50 32 $39
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report 47 47 $66
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 38 38 $218

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$129
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $67.57
Amgen Inc. 1 $24.01
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $20.31
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $16.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$129

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,015
Patients
215
Total drug cost
$29,380
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 352 76 $4,619
Timolol Maleate Generic 205 50 $6,381
Prednisone Generic 104 23 $984
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 75 20 $1,570
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 53 16 $237
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 36 18 $1,757
Pyridostigmine Bromide Generic 36 0 $3,259
Gabapentin Generic 32 0 $358
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 27 0 $1,072
Topiramate Generic 20 0 $851

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kenneth Houchin's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Houchin practices Ophthalmology Physician in Elko, NV.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Houchin practice?
Dr. Kenneth Houchin practices at 875 14Th St, Elko, NV 898013414. Office phone: 7757385193.
What is Dr. Kenneth Houchin's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Houchin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720047699, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Houchin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Houchin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Houchin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.