Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Houng, Family Medicine Specialist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Edwin Houng, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Houng is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houng’s office at (919) 747-3033.
Is Dr. Houng board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Houng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Houng speak?
Dr. Houng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houng typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houng typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Houng accept my insurance?
Dr. Houng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 747-3033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houng accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Houng in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Houng's office located?
Dr. Edwin Houng's Primary Practice
7510 Ramble Way Ste 107
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 747-3033
What is Dr. Houng's NPI number?An 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 1124256748.
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. Edwin Houng's specialty?
Dr. Houng is a Family Medicine Specialist near Raleigh, NC.
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. Edwin Houng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Houng is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Cary 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
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Is Edwin Houng accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Houng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edwin Houng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Houng's office at (919) 747-3033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Houng?
Please contact Dr. Houng's office at (919) 747-3033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edwin Houng have?
Dr. Edwin Houng is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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