DR. LAWRENCE CHIH-HONG HOU M.D.
NPI 1437294469
Ophthalmology in Sacramento, CA

Active since February 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, SUITE 202, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816(916) 731-8040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Lawrence Chih-hong Hou M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LAWRENCE CHIH-HONG HOU M.D. (NPI 1437294469) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A89635) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437294469
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAWRENCE CHIH-HONG HOUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, SUITE 202Sacramento, CA 95816-7050
Mailing Address1700 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 202Sacramento, CA 95816-7050 · (916) 731-8040
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 2022
NPI 1437294469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in CA · A89635
Definition

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.

1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95816

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Larry Hou M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Lawrence Chih-hong Hou M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Cataract surgery NAN11
Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye when it becomes cloudy, which is called a cataract. A synthetic lens is then inserted to restore clear vision. The operation is typically done on an outpatient basis and is very safe and effective.
0 services263 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95816 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Ophthalmology
1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, STE 202
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Ophthalmology
1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, STE 202
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Ophthalmology
1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, SUITE 202
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Ophthalmology
1700 ALHAMBRA BLVD, SUITE 202
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lawrence Hou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Hou is 1437294469. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007.

Where is Lawrence Hou located?

Lawrence Hou practices at 1700 Alhambra Blvd Suite 202, Sacramento, CA 95816. The listed phone number is (916) 731-8040.

What is Lawrence Hou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Lawrence Hou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Hou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lawrence Hou was last updated on January 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.