Joseph Scott Houghton, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Joseph Scott Houghton is a Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered specialist based in Frisco, TX with over 12 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Scott Houghton, CRNA specializes in nurse anesthetist, certified registered, serving patients in Frisco, TX in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Frisco area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 717dNPPES updated 2024-06-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better16.24%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
16.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.4%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
388
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$572 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Joseph Scott Houghton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Taxonomy: 367500000X
Mailing address
Po Box 841656, Dallas, TX 75284-1656
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Care With Joseph Scott Houghton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Scott Houghton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Frisco required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph Scott Houghton
Dr. Houghton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Frisco, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 435-4002.
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 Joseph Scott Houghton
Practice Location
3140 Legacy Dr Ste 310, Frisco, TX 75034-9383
Mailing Address
Po Box 841656, Dallas, TX 75284-1656
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