Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Hou, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Vascular Surgery Physician · Edgewood, KY

  • NPI 1396820809
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
20 Medical Village Dr
Edgewood, KY 410175401
(859) 344-1600
fax (859) 344-0091
Mailing address
Po Box 635283
Cincinnati, OH 452635283

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2023
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0129X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #39066 · Indiana #01088639A
Medicaid
KY #64100548

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396820809. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,460
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,712
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 168 166 $37
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 112 61 $48
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 102 101 $32
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 98 97 $20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 93 76 $119
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 89 59 $12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 82 69 $85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 78 76 $167
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 69 52 $13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 64 64 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,770
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Endologix LLC 4 $1,616.68
Silk Road Medical, Inc. 7 $1,146.55
Inari Medical, Inc. 11 $839.51
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $329.30
Surmodics, Inc. 5 $165.67
AngioDynamics, Inc. 2 $152.76
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 1 $150.22
Davol Inc. 1 $138.01
Innovation Technologies Inc 1 $35.56
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $28.64
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. 1 $28.19
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $23.46
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. 1 $17.93
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $17.17
Baxter Healthcare 1 $16.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$4,190
Travel and Lodging
$580

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
567
Patients
197
Total drug cost
$126,316
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 283 93 $3,933
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 79 54 $453
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 69 13 $56,680
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 66 19 $64,082
Cilostazol Generic 56 18 $1,160
Diazepam Generic 14 0 $7

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alexander Hou's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Hou practices Vascular Surgery Physician in Edgewood, KY.
Where does Dr. Alexander Hou practice?
Dr. Alexander Hou practices at 20 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 410175401. Office phone: 8593441600.
What is Dr. Alexander Hou's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396820809, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Hou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Hou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Hou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.