CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON M.D. – NPI #1194091462
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON is a physician located in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194091462 to CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON on March 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Feb 03, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON

NPI Number
1194091462
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4401 BOOTH CALLOWAY RD
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180-7371
Phone: (817) 255-1801 Fax:
Mailing address
4109 HARTWOOD DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76109-1610
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 03, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 MA 252800

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH
      900 EIGHTH AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104
    • MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS
      4401 BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD
      NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180

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