Michelle L Houghton
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Michelle L Houghton is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Fort Madison, IA with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michelle L Houghton runs an independent psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner practice in Fort Madison, IA. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Federal MIPS score higher than 16% of MIPS-scored doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1790dNPPES updated 2021-06-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.82/100
Iowa avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
109
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,278
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $579k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$322 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Michelle L Houghton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
1626 Missouri Ave, Keokuk, IA 52632-3112
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Michelle L Houghton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle L Houghton for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Fort Madison 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 Michelle L Houghton
Dr. Houghton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Madison, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 372-6530.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michelle L Houghton
Practice Location
5445 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627-9611
Mailing Address
1626 Missouri Ave, Keokuk, IA 52632-3112
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