TIMOTHY C HOU MD
NPI 1750365524
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Scranton, PA

Q: What is Timothy Hou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Hou is 1750365524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2005.

Q: What is Timothy Hou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Hou was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 05, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

700 QUINCY AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510(570) 307-4225(570) 307-4226 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, Nov 18, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Timothy C Hou Md NPPES

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

TIMOTHY C HOU MD (NPI 1750365524) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Georgia (110393) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750365524

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X

Provider Legal NameTIMOTHY C HOUCredential: MD

Location Address700 QUINCY AVEScranton, PA 18510-1724

Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420

Phone(570) 307-4225

Fax(570) 307-4226

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1750365524 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0204X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 110393✔ Licensed in PA · MD056898L

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License 183965 (NY), MD056898L (PA)

700 QUINCY AVE, Scranton, PA 18510

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1743 Spring St NEGainesville, GA 30501-3715 · Phone (770) 219-8420

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Timothy C Hou Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022903459

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250721003474, I20251023003084, I20260430003782

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 3

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.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

22 services22 patients

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

13 services12 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baptist Health Lexington

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number180103

Location1740 Nicholasville RoadLexington, KY 40503 · Fayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330279

Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mooresville, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340129

Location171 Fairview RoadMooresville, NC 28117 · Iredell County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18510 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.13

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…

100%114 patients

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques

Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…

100%847 patients

Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports

Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…

100%43 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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

NALINI G KAKIMALLAIAH M.D.

Internal Medicine

700 QUINCY AVE, HOSPITALIST OFFICE
SCRANTON, PA 18510

Lackawanna County (866) 519-0457

FOUZIA OZA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)