35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Houston, Pulmonologist in Foley, AL?
Where did Dr. Houston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of So Al Hosps, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Is Dr. Houston board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Houston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Houston speak?
Dr. Houston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Houston typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Houston diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Houston. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Houston typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Houston may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Houston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Houston accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Houston's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Houston's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Michael Houston an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Houston has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Houston, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Houston's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962516682.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houston