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Who is Dr. Hou, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. William Hou, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hou’s office at (316) 962-3030.
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 Internist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Hou perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Hou may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (316) 962-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hou accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Hou in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Contra Costa
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
Quest
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hou's office located?
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 1790913408.
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. William Hou's specialty?
Dr. Hou is a Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Hou to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Hou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hou is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 William Hou accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Hou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Hou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (316) 962-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Hou?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (316) 962-3030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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