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Dr. Abraham Houng, MD

Dr. Abraham Houng, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Houng, Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Abraham Houng, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Houng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houng’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houng’s office.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Houng?

    Dr. Abraham Houng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Houng empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Burn Care, Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Houng is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Houng board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham Houng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Houng speak?

    Dr. Houng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Houng typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Houng 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. Houng. 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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
    • Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
    • Second-Degree Burn of Right Thigh
    • Second-degree burn on right foot
    • Burns
    • Partial thickness chest burn
    • Moderate chest burn
    • Thermal injury
    • Skin burn
    • Heat burn
    • Partial Thickness Burn
    • Dermal Burn
    • Blistering Burn
    • Fire injury
    • Scald
    • Burn wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
    • T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T24211A: Burn of second degree of right thigh, initial encounter
    • T25221A: Burn of second degree of right foot, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Houng typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Houng performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Houng. 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:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15005: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Houng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Houng accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Houng in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna

    • CMS

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Houng's office located?

    NY-Presbyterian/Cornell Medical Center

    NY-Presbyterian/Cornell Medical Center

    Burns, Critical Care and Trauma

    525 East 68th Street, Floor L-7

    New York, NY 10065

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    What is Dr. Houng's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Houng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649226135.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houng?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houng

    What is Dr. Abraham Houng's specialty?

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Abraham Houng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Houng is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Dr. Abraham Houng accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham Houng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abraham Houng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houng's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Abraham Houng?

    Please contact Dr. Houng's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Houng's office located?

    Dr. Houng's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Abraham Houng have?

    Dr. Abraham Houng is certified by the American Board of Surgery.