Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chistopher Houk, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology · Augusta, GA
Low-engagement
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
7067214158
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1194760777 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Houk from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Houk

Dr. Chistopher Houk is a pediatric endocrinology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Houk received a total of $1,517 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric endocrinology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Houk is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice $1,517 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,517
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $217/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in GA for pediatric endocrinology
22
Companies
84
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,517 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$215
2023
$206
2022
$359
2021
$227
2020
$87
2019
$220
2018
$204

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$85
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$291
PFIZER INC.
$283
Dexcom, Inc.
$196
Ascendis Pharma, Inc.
$88
Insulet Corporation
$81
Medtronic, Inc.
$67
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$62
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$55
AbbVie Inc.
$53
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$42
AbbVie, Inc.
$40
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$38
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$30
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$29
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$27
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Embecta Corp.
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Senseonics, Incorporated
$11
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BD NANO · BD Nano · BD Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Eversense · FreeStyle Lite system · GENOTROPIN · GVOKE PFS · InPen · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Minimed 670G System · Norditropin · Omnipod · SKYTROFA · SUPPRELIN · Triptodur · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 insulin pump
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric endocrinologists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Houk is a pediatric endocrinology specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Houk receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Houk received a total of $1,517 from 22 companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Houk) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →