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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hou, Vascular Surgeon in Cold Spring, KY?
Dr. Alexander Hou, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cold Spring, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Hou graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Drexel Univ College Of Med (McP Hahnemann), Philadelphia. Dr. Hou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hou’s office at (859) 344-1600.
Where did Dr. Hou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Drexel Univ College Of Med (McP Hahnemann), Philadelphia
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Hou speak?
Dr. Hou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Hou treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Hou 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. Hou. 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.
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Left Leg Pain
- Left Lower Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
- Pain in left lower limb
- Left leg discomfort
- Aching left leg
- Ache in left lower leg
- Left lower leg discomfort
- Sore left lower leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
- M79605: Pain in left leg
- M79662: Pain in left lower leg
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Smoking Addiction
- Smoking
- Cigarette Addiction
- Tobacco Dependence
- Nicotine Dependence
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17219: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Hou perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Hou may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hou's office.
Does Dr. Hou accept my insurance?
Dr. Hou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 344-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hou accept in Cold Spring, KY?
Dr. Hou in Cold Spring, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Corporate Services
Custom Design Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of Ohio
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Where is Dr. Hou's office located?
Dr. Alexander Hou's Primary Practice
3700 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
(859) 344-1600
What is Dr. Hou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396820809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hou
What is Dr. Alexander Hou's specialty?
Dr. Hou is a Vascular Surgeon near Cold Spring, KY. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Hou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Hou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hou is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital 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 Alexander Hou accepting new patients in Cold Spring, KY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Hou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Hou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (859) 344-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Hou?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (859) 344-1600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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