Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Houk, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Cincinnati, OH

  • NPI 1427283597
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2123 Auburn Ave, Suite 630
Cincinnati, OH 452192906
(513) 585-1970
fax (513) 585-1995
Mailing address
Po Box 636256, Central Credentialing
Cincinnati, OH 452636256

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 9, 2017
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35-124413

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427283597. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14,835
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$495,770
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 5,718 46 $33
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 4,050 15 $42
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 3,889 12 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 272 181 $121
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour 137 53 $27
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 135 54 $121
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 102 33 $60
J7030 Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc 101 38 $3
J7040 Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit) 86 30 $1
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 76 62 $165

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 570. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,755
Patients
701
Total drug cost
$2,121,435
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 752 195 $5,211
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 574 160 $16,402
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 315 83 $23,949
Celecoxib Generic 151 35 $14,139
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 137 23 $1,041,708
Sulfasalazine Generic 122 31 $3,306
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 113 16 $1,001,011
Naproxen Generic 110 30 $1,192
Gabapentin Generic 87 19 $1,907
Tramadol Hcl Generic 87 21 $608

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Houk's medical specialty?
Dr. John Houk practices Rheumatology Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. John Houk practice?
Dr. John Houk practices at 2123 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452192906. Office phone: 5135851970.
What is Dr. John Houk's NPI?
Dr. John Houk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427283597, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Houk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Houk accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Houk commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.