Physician Profile
James E. Hougas, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hougas
Based in Saint Paul, MN, James E. Hougas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. James graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2009. Medicare claims data shows James provided 244 services to 176 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (651) 772-3461
- Email not available
Practice Locations
UMP PHALEN VILLAGE CLINIC 1414 MARYLAND AVE E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
244 services · 176 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
57 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
22 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors in Saint Paul 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James E. Hougas's specialty?
James E. Hougas is a family doctor in Saint Paul, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find James E. Hougas?
James E. Hougas is listed at Ump Phalen Village Clinic 1414 Maryland Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James E. Hougas?
The number on file is (651) 772-3461. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James E. Hougas?
James E. Hougas's National Provider Identifier is 1780812651. 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
What is James E. Hougas's education?
James E. Hougas attended Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James E. Hougas have?
James E. Hougas has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James E. Hougas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James E. Hougas performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James E. Hougas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James E. Hougas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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