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2026 NPPES data Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist NPI 1013099621 CRNA
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Frisco, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 62,644 in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
388
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist avg: 282
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$572.27
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Joseph Houghton, CRNA filed 388 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Frisco, Texas, prescribing 96% generic.
- 388
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $572.27
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Joseph Houghton, CRNA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
388 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Joseph Houghton, CRNA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Medicare Part D claims
388 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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Joseph Houghton, CRNA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider holding CRNA credentials at 3140 LEGACY DR STE 310, Frisco, TX, 75034, with a listed phone of (972) 435-4002. NPI 1013099621 was issued on 10/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 388 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.2%.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 62,644 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 282 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1013099621 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Credentials | CRNA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/20/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Houghton, CRNA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Joseph Houghton, CRNA is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Frio Hospital Association
Pearsall, TX
Seminole Hospital District OF Gaines County Texas
Seminole, TX
Terry Memorial Hospital District
Brownfield, TX
Texas Partners Healthcare Group PA
Frisco, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Joseph Houghton, CRNA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$572
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joseph Houghton, CRNA. To verify Joseph Houghton, CRNA's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Joseph Houghton, CRNA - brand share 4.0%
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 388 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
388
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 407
- Total Day Supply
- 11,451
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 63 (16.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 39, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Houghton, CRNA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
97 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 37
Tramadol Hcl
37 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 33
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
33 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 32
Tizanidine Hcl
32 claims
- Pregabalin 31
Pregabalin
31 claims
- Meloxicam 19
Meloxicam
19 claims
- Methocarbamol 18
Methocarbamol
18 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 16
Diclofenac Sodium
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 97 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 32 |
| Pregabalin | 31 |
| Meloxicam | 19 |
| Methocarbamol | 18 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 |
| Buprenorphine | 14 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Overview
How Joseph Houghton, CRNA fits within the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist landscape nationally.
62,644
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in US
55
States with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
282
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Houghton, CRNA's 388 claims are above the specialty average of 282.
Nearby Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Houghton.
Dr. Kristine Joy Abalos
CRNA
Houston, TX
Dr. Ligaya Abangan
CRNA
Houston, TX
Dr. Nemuel Abasta
CRNA
Galveston, TX
Dr. Eileen Abbasi
CRNA
Dallas, TX
Dr. Guy Abbey
CRNA
La Grange, TX
Compare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Houghton, CRNA's specialty? ▼
Joseph Houghton, CRNA specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and practices in Frisco, Texas. Credentials: CRNA.
How much does Joseph Houghton, CRNA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Houghton, CRNA wrote 388 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Houghton, CRNA located? ▼
Joseph Houghton, CRNA is located at 3140 LEGACY DR STE 310, Frisco, TX, 75034. Phone: (972) 435-4002.
What is Joseph Houghton, CRNA's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Houghton, CRNA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013099621, issued on 10/20/2006.
Does Joseph Houghton, CRNA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Houghton, CRNA's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Houghton, CRNA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Houghton, CRNA had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.2%.
How many Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 62,644 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider writes 282 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Houghton, CRNA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Houghton, CRNA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Houghton, CRNA accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Houghton, CRNA appears in CMS Medicare data with 388 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Houghton, CRNA's credentials? ▼
Joseph Houghton, CRNA's NPI is 1013099621 with credentials CRNA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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