Active NPI 1508091786 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joshua Honghan Hou , MD

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joshua Hou, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Hou delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1855 W TAYLOR ST # MC648.

Dr. Hou maintains professional affiliations with University Of Minnesota Physicians, Fairview Express Care, University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of eyelashes using forceps, photography of content of eyes. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1855 W Taylor St # Mc648
University Of Illinois Eye And Ear Infirmary

Chicago, IL 606127242

Telephone 3129966590

Fax 3129967770

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.3 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

322 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hou (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	262	114	$491.54	$92.12
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	65	13	$132.52	$22.03
92285 Photography of content of eyes	36	20	$11.00	$2.75
92025 Ct scan of cornea	34	27	$74.53	$18.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	11	$26.89	$7.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$633.75	$125.43
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	14	11	$632.14	$111.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	141	71	$644.04	$137.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	55	$463.43	$93.68
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	88	16	$141.18	$23.10
92025 Ct scan of cornea	42	26	$69.10	$18.92
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	25	18	$26.00	$7.51
92285 Photography of content of eyes	24	18	$10.71	$2.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$593.23	$125.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	149	88	$598.65	$139.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	67	$417.58	$95.60
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	64	18	$148.86	$22.47
92025 Ct scan of cornea	46	33	$66.48	$19.00
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	44	34	$26.64	$7.61
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	30	21	$597.07	$117.57
92285 Photography of content of eyes	25	19	$10.32	$2.88
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue	20	14	$5671.66	$1023.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	15	11	$2906.60	$346.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$565.86	$130.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	206	123	$492.18	$145.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	109	$364.53	$98.61
92025 Ct scan of cornea	94	60	$66.49	$19.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	85	60	$28.93	$7.82
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	68	23	$150.16	$23.41
92285 Photography of content of eyes	67	34	$10.41	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	49	$248.07	$65.96
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	45	32	$546.40	$115.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	40	33	$436.95	$77.74
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	27	27	$119.52	$42.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	26	18	$2857.00	$470.31
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	22	13	$135.34	$32.68
92134 Imaging of retina	22	21	$86.64	$25.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$543.18	$130.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$75.77	$22.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	166	120	$337.93	$78.82
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	152	107	$465.47	$110.60
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	99	67	$39.63	$8.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	65	$223.36	$51.02
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	70	26	$185.61	$30.27
92285 Photography of content of eyes	55	31	$15.38	$3.05
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	55	39	$609.09	$150.62
92025 Ct scan of cornea	44	35	$93.68	$19.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	20	13	$2880.00	$507.34
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	20	20	$151.25	$30.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$533.33	$127.83
92134 Imaging of retina	14	11	$127.43	$26.04
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	14	12	$155.57	$32.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	290	180	$320.00	$77.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	66	$218.00	$50.15
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	95	63	$42.00	$8.04
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	75	59	$451.00	$107.63
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	69	31	$187.00	$39.36
92285 Photography of content of eyes	66	37	$17.00	$3.01
92025 Ct scan of cornea	46	34	$68.00	$20.28
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	40	30	$612.00	$156.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$525.00	$125.98
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	19	19	$162.00	$31.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	14	$1611.00	$313.32
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$133.00	$26.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$369.00	$79.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	106	$308.58	$75.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	50	$206.87	$49.54
92285 Photography of content of eyes	67	29	$15.84	$2.97
92025 Ct scan of cornea	49	26	$64.78	$20.07
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	39	30	$49.28	$9.50
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	32	27	$598.40	$146.20
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	30	15	$214.72	$43.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$508.74	$125.26
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	13	13	$156.64	$31.47
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$130.24	$26.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	94	$297.48	$76.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	57	$200.58	$49.53
92285 Photography of content of eyes	54	23	$15.30	$2.96
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	33	16	$256.70	$59.33
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	26	23	$572.90	$143.13
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	22	18	$47.60	$9.72
92134 Imaging of retina	20	11	$124.10	$25.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$491.78	$115.25
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	11	$92.31	$18.63
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	13	12	$151.30	$31.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036132451

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fairview Express Care

1700 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 551043727

Phone: 8553247843

Fairview Express Care

717 Delaware St Se, Minneapolis, MN 554142959

Phone: 6126727422

University Of Minnesota Physicians

720 Washington Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 554142924

University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc

909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 554554800

Phone: 6126727422

University Of Minnesota Physicians

720 Washington Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 554142924

Phone: 6128840649

Fairview Express Care

2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554541450

University Of Minnesota Physicians

720 Washington Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 554142924

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 23, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 23, 2013

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST # MC648, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129966590)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2013

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST STE 3.164, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129968937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 23, 2013

Recorded as JOSHUA HOU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 23, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #036132451 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 18, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508091786

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 18, 2009

Last Update: September 23, 2013

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1855 W Taylor St Ste 3.164, University Of Illinois Eye And Ear Infirmary

Chicago, IL 606127242

Phone: 3129968937

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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