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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hou, Retina Specialist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Kirk Hou, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hou’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hou’s office at (310) 825-3090.
What languages does Dr. Hou speak?
Dr. Hou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hou treat?
As a Retina Specialist, 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Break
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Tear
- Retinal Separation with Break
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
- Retinal Tear with Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
- H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Which procedures does Dr. Hou perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kirk Hou may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
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 (310) 825-3090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hou accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Hou in Pasadena, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hou's office located?
Dr. Kirk Hou's Primary Practice
150 N Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 825-3090
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 1962883025.
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. Kirk Hou's specialty?
Dr. Hou is a Retina Specialist near Pasadena, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Hou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kirk Hou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hou is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Kirk Hou accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kirk Hou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirk Hou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (310) 825-3090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirk Hou?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (310) 825-3090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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