Dr Christopher Houdek, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Hickory, NC

Dr Christopher Houdek, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Emergeortho Pa, Carolina Physical Therapy Associates Llc and his current practice location is 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 324-2800.

Dr Christopher Houdek is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2017-00223) 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 1760681290.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Houdek, DO
2165 Medical Park Dr,
Hickory, NC 28602-8809
(828) 324-2800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Houdek
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Christopher Houdek attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760681290
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446490320
  • Enrollment ID: I20170322000009

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Houdek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760681290NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 5101017267 (Michigan)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2017-00223 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Emergeortho Pa0749188894611
Carolina Physical Therapy Associates Llc7012989684187

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 Christopher Houdek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEmergeortho Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376592964
PECOS PAC ID: 0749188894
Enrollment ID: O20040109000108

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 Christopher Houdek 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 Christopher Houdek, DO
2165 Medical Park Dr,
Hickory, NC 28602-8809

Ph: (828) 324-2800
Dr Christopher Houdek, DO
2165 Medical Park Dr,
Hickory, NC 28602-8809

Ph: (828) 324-2800

Reviews and Comments


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Hickory, NC

Dr. Donald A Campbell, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-324-2800    Fax: 828-294-9141
Peter T Hurley, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 704-323-2000    
Phillip Bostian, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-294-7793    Fax: 828-294-9160
Dr. Mark A Katz, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-624-1630    
Jason Patrick Norcross, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 704-323-2000    
Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 704-323-2000    
Dr. Timothy H Kirkland, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-324-2800    

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