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Dr. Paul Houghtaling, MD
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Houghtaling, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA?
Dr. Paul Houghtaling, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Dr. Houghtaling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houghtaling’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houghtaling’s office at (253) 968-1511.
What languages does Dr. Houghtaling speak?
Dr. Houghtaling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Houghtaling treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Houghtaling 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. Houghtaling. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Herpes Eye Infection
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Keratitis
- Ocular Herpes
- Corneal Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B0052: Herpesviral keratitis
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
What procedures does Dr. Houghtaling perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Houghtaling 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. Houghtaling. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Houghtaling accept my insurance?
Dr. Houghtaling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-1511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houghtaling accept in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA?
Dr. Houghtaling in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 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 Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Houghtaling's office located?
Dr. Paul Houghtaling's Primary Practice
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431
(253) 968-1511
What is Dr. Houghtaling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Houghtaling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538484399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houghtaling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houghtaling
What is Dr. Paul Houghtaling's specialty?
Dr. Houghtaling is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Houghtaling to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Houghtaling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Houghtaling is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
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Is Paul Houghtaling accepting new patients in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Houghtaling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Houghtaling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Houghtaling's office at (253) 968-1511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Houghtaling?
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