Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hou, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Peter Hou, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hou graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Hou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hou’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hou’s office at (617) 732-5640.
Where did Dr. Hou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Medical College
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 an Emergency Medicine 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Which procedures does Dr. Hou perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Hou may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (617) 732-5640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hou accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Hou in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
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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 1699727479.
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. Peter Hou's specialty?
Dr. Hou is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA. 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. Contact Dr. Hou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Hou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hou is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Peter Hou accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Hou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Hou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (617) 732-5640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Hou?
Please contact Dr. Hou's office at (617) 732-5640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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