Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Houterman, Surgeon in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Anna Houterman, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Houterman completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Dr. Houterman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houterman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houterman’s office at (949) 598-1701.
Where did Dr. Houterman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern California
What languages does Dr. Houterman speak?
Dr. Houterman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Houterman typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Houterman 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. Houterman. 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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
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
Also known as:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Houterman typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Houterman 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. Houterman. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Houterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Houterman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 598-1701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houterman accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Houterman in Laguna Hills, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Houterman's office located?
Dr. Anna Houterman's Primary Practice
24302 Paseo de Valencia Ste 201
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 598-1701
What is Dr. Houterman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Houterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164637435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houterman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houterman
What is Dr. Anna Houterman's specialty?
Dr. Houterman is a Surgeon near Laguna Hills, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Anna Houterman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Houterman is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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
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Is Anna Houterman accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anna Houterman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anna Houterman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Houterman's office at (949) 598-1701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anna Houterman?
Please contact Dr. Houterman's office at (949) 598-1701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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