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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hou, Neuroradiologist in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Samuel Hou, MD, PHD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in Burbank, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hou’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hou’s office at (818) 847-6049.
Is Dr. Hou board certified as a Neuroradiologist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Hou, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Hou speak?
Dr. Hou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hou treat?
As a Neuroradiologist, 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I607: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified intracranial artery
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63232: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I614: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in cerebellum
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vascular Malformation
- Birth Defects
- Blood Vessel Birth Defect
- Vascular Anomaly
- Limb Vascular Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Other Circulatory System Disease
- Heart Disease
- Past Heart Condition
- Previous Cardiovascular Disease
- History of Blood Vessel Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8679: Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system
What procedures does Dr. Hou perform?
As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Hou 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. 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Also known as:
- Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
- Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
- Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
- Intracranial Thrombolysis
- Endovascular Stroke Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)
Does Dr. Hou accept my insurance?
Dr. Hou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 847-6049 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hou accept in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Hou in Burbank, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
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 1932421625.
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. Samuel Hou's specialty?
Dr. Hou is a Neuroradiologist near Burbank, CA. A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children. Contact Dr. Hou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Hou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hou is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center 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
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Is Samuel Hou accepting new patients in Burbank, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Hou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Hou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (818) 847-6049 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Hou?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (818) 847-6049 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Hou have?
Dr. Samuel Hou is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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