Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Houghton, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Florence, SC

  • NPI 1679669162
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
555 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 295062617
(843) 777-2000
Mailing address
3100 Spring Forest RD, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 276162880

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #021424
Medicaid (2)
SC #T54875 · NC #89066V5

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679669162. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
537
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$44,641
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 88 88 $62
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 55 55 $47
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 46 44 $67
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 38 38 $172
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 38 38 $58
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 33 32 $56
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 29 29 $54
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 28 28 $56
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 24 23 $91
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 19 18 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Florence Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kenneth Houghton's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Houghton practices Anesthesiology Physician in Florence, SC.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Houghton practice?
Dr. Kenneth Houghton practices at 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 295062617. Office phone: 8437772000.
What is Dr. Kenneth Houghton's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Houghton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679669162, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Houghton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Houghton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Houghton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.