Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stephen Houston, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Seattle, WA
- NPI 1457317901
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1560 N 115Th St, 209
Seattle, WA 981338414
(206) 368-1701
fax (206) 363-0019
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 14, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD00038199
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457317901. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
356
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,616
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 75 | 75 | $81 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 75 | 60 | $63 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 36 | 36 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 33 | 32 | $100 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 33 | 30 | $100 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 27 | 27 | $1,073 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 15 | 11 | $221 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 15 | 15 | $142 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $183 | |
20931 |
Graft of donor bone to spine | 11 | 11 | $116 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Seattle Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,128
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, INC. | 4 | $1,128.21 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stephen Houston's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Houston practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Stephen Houston practice?
Dr. Stephen Houston practices at 1560 N 115Th St, Seattle, WA 981338414. Office phone: 2063681701.
What is Dr. Stephen Houston's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457317901, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Houston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Houston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Houston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.