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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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Houser typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Houser typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Houser 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    110 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 325

    Metairie, LA 70005

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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.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Houser is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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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