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Dr. David Houghton, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Houghton, Pediatric Neurologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. David Houghton, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Houghton graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Houghton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houghton’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houghton’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Houghton?

    Dr. David Houghton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Houghton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Deep Brain Stimulation, Movement Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Houghton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Houghton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    What languages does Dr. Houghton speak?

    Dr. Houghton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Houghton treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Houghton 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. Houghton. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Huntington's Disease
    • Huntington Chorea
    • HD
    • Genetic Brain Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G10: Huntington's disease

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stiff-Person Syndrome
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Hereditary hyperekplexia
    • Stiff-Man Syndrome
    • SPS
    • Moersch-Woltman Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2582: Stiff-man syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Ataxia
    • Cerebellar Disorder
    • Movement Disorder
    • Genetic Ataxia
    • Inherited Ataxia
    • Cerebellar Ataxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G119: Hereditary ataxia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Houghton perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Houghton 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. Houghton. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Houghton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houghton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Houghton accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Houghton in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Angelo State University

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Houghton's office located?

    Dr. David Houghton's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. David Houghton's Practice 2

    4429 Clara St

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (504) 842-3980

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    Dr. David Houghton's Practice 3

    1000 Ochsner Blvd

    Covington, LA 70433

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    What is Dr. Houghton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Houghton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942352224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houghton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houghton

    What is Dr. David Houghton's specialty?

    Dr. Houghton is a Pediatric Neurologist near New Orleans, LA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Houghton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Houghton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Houghton is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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

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    Is David Houghton accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. David Houghton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Houghton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houghton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Houghton?

    Please contact Dr. Houghton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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