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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Houghton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lakewood, WA?
Dr. Connor James Houghton, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Houghton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houghton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houghton’s office at (253) 588-1711.
What languages does Dr. Houghton speak?
Dr. Houghton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houghton typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houghton typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Connor James Houghton may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Houghton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Houghton accept my insurance?
Dr. Houghton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 588-1711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houghton accept in Lakewood, WA?
Dr. Houghton in Lakewood, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Houghton's office located?
Dr. Connor James Houghton's Primary Practice
11315 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 588-1711
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 1437681343.
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. Connor James Houghton's specialty?
Dr. Houghton is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lakewood, WA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Connor James Houghton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Houghton is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Connor James Houghton accepting new patients in Lakewood, WA?
Yes, Dr. Connor James Houghton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Connor James Houghton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Houghton's office at (253) 588-1711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Connor James Houghton?
Please contact Dr. Houghton's office at (253) 588-1711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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