Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton, MD,MS, is a General Surgery specialist in San Diego, California. She attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Keck Hospital Of Usc, Lac+Usc Medical Center, University Of California San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group. Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (619) 294-6711 to request Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-1920

Phone 1: (619) 294-6711
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Caitlin Carmody Houghton
Former Name Caitlin Carmody Shapiro
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3274833488
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 14 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • MS

Education and Training

  • Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1790006013
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 21, 2010
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Caitlin Carmody Houghton has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 14 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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    Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
    An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group


Practice Locations

200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-1920
Phone: (619) 294-6711
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, July 6, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, May 31, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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