Dr. Brian A Houston

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Brian A Houston, MD, is the Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Musc Medical Center. Dr. Brian A Houston also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Medical Associates. Dr. Brian A Houston accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (843) 792-1414 to request Dr. Brian A Houston the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Phone 1: (843) 792-1414
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Brian A Houston
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254589633
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Brian A Houston attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1700043882
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 28, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 - He 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 - He 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 - He 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. Brian A Houston

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Brian A Houston has been primarily specialized in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology for over 16 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • University Medical Associates


Practice Locations

171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
Phone: (843) 792-1414
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, February 28, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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