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Dr. Amy Houm, MD

Hazle Township, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Houm, Pediatrician in Hazle Township, PA?

    Dr. Amy Houm, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Hazle Township, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Houm completed her residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Houm is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houm’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houm’s office at (570) 459-9730.

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

    • Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | In University School Of Med

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Is Dr. Houm board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Houm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Houm speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Houm treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Houm 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. Houm. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Health Checkup
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Phonological Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    What procedures does Dr. Houm perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Houm 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. Houm. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Houm accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 459-9730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Houm accept in Hazle Township, PA?

    Dr. Houm in Hazle Township, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Houm's office located?

    Dr. Amy Houm's Primary Practice

    426 Airport Rd Ste 134

    Hazle Township, PA 18202

    (570) 459-9730

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

    Dr. Houm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255313292.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houm?

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

    What is Dr. Amy Houm's specialty?

    Dr. Houm is a Pediatrician near Hazle Township, PA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Houm to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amy Houm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Houm is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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

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    Is Amy Houm accepting new patients in Hazle Township, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Houm is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amy Houm offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houm's office at (570) 459-9730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amy Houm?

    Please contact Dr. Houm's office at (570) 459-9730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Houm have?

    Dr. Amy Houm is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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