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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hou, Neurosurgeon in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Lewis Hou, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Hou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hou’s office.
What languages does Dr. Hou speak?
Dr. Hou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Hou treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- NPH
- Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
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:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Does Dr. Hou accept my insurance?
Dr. Hou 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. Hou accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Hou in Redwood City, 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
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hou's office located?
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 1992985634.
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. Lewis Hou's specialty?
Dr. Hou is a Neurosurgeon near Redwood City, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Hou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lewis Hou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hou is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center. 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
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Is Lewis Hou accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lewis Hou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lewis Hou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lewis Hou?
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