Chistopher Peter Houk, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Augusta, GA

Chistopher Peter Houk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Au Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 721-4158.

Chistopher Peter Houk is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 057644) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1194760777.

Contact Information

Chistopher Peter Houk, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
(706) 721-4158
(706) 721-1484

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChistopher Peter Houk
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience27 Years
Location1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chistopher Peter Houk attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194760777
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042100505
  • Enrollment ID: I20060504000776

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chistopher Peter Houk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194760777NPI-NPPES
G57644MedicaidSC
769805069AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0205XPediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology 057644 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Au Medical CenterAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Au Medical Associates Inc9931013513585

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. Chistopher Peter Houk allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAu Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841230620
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013513
Enrollment ID: O20040107000188
Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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. Chistopher Peter Houk 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
Chistopher Peter Houk, MD
1499 Walton Way, Suite 1400,
Augusta, GA 30901-2602

Ph: (706) 828-8402
Chistopher Peter Houk, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004

Ph: (706) 721-4158

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