Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Houston, PA-C
Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Surgical Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · San Antonio, TX
- NPI 1437209210
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 42.4 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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525 Oak Centre Dr, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 782583944
(210) 695-2757
fax (800) 520-2747 - Mailing address
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1322 Cougar Run
San Antonio, TX 782583451
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 13, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AS0400X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #PA06783 · New Jersey #25MP00092000 · New York #8736
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437209210. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
974
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$85,699
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 516 | 146 | $106 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 231 | 108 | $75 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 109 | 61 | $12 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 49 | 49 | $138 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 26 | 26 | $92 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 18 | 13 | $59 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 13 | 11 | $47 | |
G0481 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 12 | 12 | $153 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in San Antonio Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$536
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevro Corp. | 15 | $243.33 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 8 | $156.10 | |
| Si-Bone, INC. | 2 | $47.54 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $38.00 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $37.25 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $13.30 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,737
Patients
810
Total drug cost
$79,815
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 547 | 129 | $18,272 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 479 | 128 | $6,007 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 470 | 111 | $7,398 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 301 | 94 | $3,330 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 227 | 53 | $8,880 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 106 | 35 | $934 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 104 | 35 | $2,646 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 84 | 25 | $1,228 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 82 | 61 | $60 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 79 | 58 | $764 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Houston's medical specialty?
Dr. James Houston practices Surgical Physician Assistant in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. James Houston practice?
Dr. James Houston practices at 525 Oak Centre Dr, San Antonio, TX 782583944. Office phone: 2106952757.
What is Dr. James Houston's NPI?
Dr. James Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437209210, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Houston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Houston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Houston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.