33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Houghton, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Robert Houghton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Houghton graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Houghton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houghton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houghton’s office at (619) 233-4044.
Where did Dr. Houghton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina | Ibn Sina National College Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Houghton speak?
Dr. Houghton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houghton typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Houghton 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. Houghton. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Overview
- Sugar Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E139: Other specified diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houghton typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Houghton may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Houghton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Houghton accept my insurance?
Dr. Houghton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 233-4044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houghton accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Houghton in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Houghton's office located?
Dr. Robert Houghton's Primary Practice
1855 1st Ave Ste 200B
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-4044
What is Dr. Houghton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Houghton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124138045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houghton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houghton
What is Dr. Robert Houghton's specialty?
Dr. Houghton is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Robert Houghton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Houghton is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Coronado Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Houghton accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Houghton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Houghton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Houghton's office at (619) 233-4044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Houghton?
Please contact Dr. Houghton's office at (619) 233-4044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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