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Dr. Jean Benoit Houle, MD

Mount Vernon, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Houle, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Dr. Jean Benoit Houle, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Houle completed his residency at Presence Resurrection Medical Center Program. Dr. Houle is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houle’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houle’s office at (618) 242-3778.

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

    • Residency: Presence Resurrection Medical Center Program

    What languages does Dr. Houle speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houle typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Houle 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. Houle. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    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

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Houle typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Houle 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. Houle. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Pinning Surgery
    • Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Houle accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 242-3778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Houle accept in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Dr. Houle in Mount Vernon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Broward Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Houle's office located?

    Dr. Jean Benoit Houle's Primary Practice

    4121 Veterans Memorial Dr

    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

    (618) 242-3778

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    Dr. Jean Benoit Houle's Practice 2

    400 N Pleasant Ave

    Centralia, IL 62801

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    Dr. Jean Benoit Houle's Practice 3

    303 NW 11th St

    Fairfield, IL 62837

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

    Dr. Houle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639146103.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houle?

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

    What is Dr. Jean Benoit Houle's specialty?

    Dr. Houle is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Mount Vernon, IL.

    What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?

    An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.

    Is this Dr. Jean Benoit Houle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Houle is affiliated with Ssm Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon, Hshs St. Elizabeth's Hospital 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

    When to see an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Jean Benoit Houle accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Jean Benoit Houle is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jean Benoit Houle offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houle's office at (618) 242-3778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jean Benoit Houle?

    Please contact Dr. Houle's office at (618) 242-3778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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