James Houston
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
James Houston is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AL can see James Houston in person in Birmingham or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 20% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1060dNPPES updated 2023-06-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.8%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
194
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
231
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,282
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.93M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$25 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Houston's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
16 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021305
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Houston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Houston for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Birmingham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James Houston
NPI records show Dr. Houston as active with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Houston
Practice Location
1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address
1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
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