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Dr. James Houser, MD

Lacombe, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Houser, Neurologist in Lacombe, LA?

    Dr. James Houser, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lacombe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Houser completed his residency at Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Neurology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Houser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houser’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houser’s office at (985) 882-4500.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Neurology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans

    Is Dr. Houser board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Houser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Houser speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Houser treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Houser 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. Houser. 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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Inner Ear Vertigo
    • Vestibular Vertigo
    • Ear-Related Dizziness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H81399: Other peripheral vertigo, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Does Dr. Houser accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 882-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Houser accept in Lacombe, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Houser's office located?

    Dr. James Houser's Primary Practice

    64301 Highway 434

    Lacombe, LA 70445

    (985) 882-4500

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    Dr. James Houser's Practice 2

    233 Saint Ann Dr Ste 4

    Mandeville, LA 70471

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    Dr. James Houser's Practice 3

    995 Robert Blvd

    Slidell, LA 70458

    (985) 520-0909

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

    Dr. Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821096181.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houser?

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

    What is Dr. James Houser's specialty?

    Dr. Houser is a Neurologist near Lacombe, LA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. James Houser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Houser is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, North Oaks 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 James Houser accepting new patients in Lacombe, LA?

    Yes, Dr. James Houser is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Houser offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houser's office at (985) 882-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Houser?

    Please contact Dr. Houser's office at (985) 882-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Houser have?

    Dr. James Houser is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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