Physician Profile
Heidi E. Houlihan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Houlihan
Heidi E. Houlihan, MD is a healthcare provider in Chico, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Heidi trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. Medicare claims data shows Heidi provided 6,562 services to 4,999 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, microfluid analysis of tears, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811937683.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 895-1727
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,562 services · 4,999 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
191 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
144 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
72 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
761 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
431 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
361 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Chico 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Houlihan?
Dr. Houlihan is an eye doctor in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Houlihan's address?
Dr. Houlihan is listed at 3401 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Houlihan?
The number on file is (530) 895-1727. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Houlihan?
Dr. Houlihan's National Provider Identifier is 1811937683. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Houlihan train?
Dr. Houlihan attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Houlihan have?
Dr. Houlihan has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Houlihan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Houlihan performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Houlihan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Houlihan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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