Dr John David Houghton, DO - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Palmer, AK

Dr John David Houghton, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Palmer, Alaska. His current practice location is 2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 301, Palmer, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 746-7747.

Dr John David Houghton is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 155819) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1790999829.

Contact Information

Dr John David Houghton, DO
2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 301,
Palmer, AK 99645-7407
(907) 746-7747
(907) 746-7740

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John David Houghton
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 301, Palmer, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790999829
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163595786
  • Enrollment ID: I20231218000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John David Houghton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790999829NPI-NPPES
1708743MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 155819 (Alaska)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John David Houghton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArctic Slope Native Association Ltd
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306933643
PECOS PAC ID: 4082524665
Enrollment ID: O20080129000864

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John David Houghton is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John David Houghton, DO
2490 S Woodworth Loop,
Palmer, AK 99645-7410

Ph: (907) 746-7747
Dr John David Houghton, DO
2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 301,
Palmer, AK 99645-7407

Ph: (907) 746-7747

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Christy Dawn South, MD
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