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Dr. Paul Houghtaling, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

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. 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Houghtaling typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Houghtaling typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Houghtaling's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Paul Houghtaling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Houghtaling is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Paul Houghtaling?

    Please contact Dr. Houghtaling's office at (253) 968-1511 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Houghtaling's office located?

    Dr. Houghtaling's office is located in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA.