Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clifford Hou, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Everett, WA

  • NPI 1831498419
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3927 Rucker Ave
Everett, WA 982014833
(425) 339-5447
Additional location
4011 172Nd St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(425) 259-0966
Mailing address
Po Box 5127
Everett, WA 982065127

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 26, 2025
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD60661671

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831498419. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
437
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,487
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 79 58 $126
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 60 14 $1
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 56 13 $0
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 47 47 $167
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 43 39 $175
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 33 26 $174
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 19 16 $33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 18 18 $8
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 16 15 $66
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 15 15 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$457
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 3 $254.03
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 3 $177.90
Invictus Surgical Incorporated 1 $24.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$457

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
89
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$632
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 38 35 $226
Ibuprofen Generic 35 28 $368
Meloxicam Generic 16 0 $38

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Clifford Hou's medical specialty?
Dr. Clifford Hou practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Everett, WA.
Where does Dr. Clifford Hou practice?
Dr. Clifford Hou practices at 3927 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 982014833. Office phone: 4253395447.
What is Dr. Clifford Hou's NPI?
Dr. Clifford Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831498419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clifford Hou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Hou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clifford Hou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.