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Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD

(Dr. Barbara Gayle Houts, MD)

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Minnesota Medical School

111 Hundertmark Road Suite 220
Chaska, MN 55318

(952) 448-2050

Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD is affiliated with Ridgeview.

Office Locations

Ridgeview

111 Hundertmark Road Suite 220
Chaska, MN 55318

(952) 448-2050

(952) 448-7529

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

lipid profile

thyroid blood test

By Affordability:

A1C test

blood count tests

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

diabetes management

glycated protein test

hemoglobin test

thyroid function tests

venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD performed more lipid profile, and thyroid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for A1C test, blood count tests, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, diabetes management, glycated protein test, hemoglobin test, thyroid function tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

screening test

By Affordability:

albumin test

cholesterol screening

lipid profile

microalbumin test

microalbumin urine test

phlebotomy for lab tests

thyroid blood test

urine culture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD performed more blood draw, phlebotomy for lab tests, and screening test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for albumin test, cholesterol screening, lipid profile, microalbumin test, microalbumin urine test, phlebotomy for lab tests, thyroid blood test, and urine culture that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

lab tests

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD performed more A1C test, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for blood tests, diabetes screening, lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	144
diabetes management	35
doctor visit	245
lab tests	159
musculoskeletal imaging	36
preventive care	90
vaccines	55
X-rays	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	146
diabetes management	44
doctor visit	238
lab tests	211
musculoskeletal imaging	38
preventive care	88
vaccines	24
X-rays	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	14
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	184
diabetes management	75
doctor visit	255
lab tests	271
musculoskeletal imaging	34
preventive care	132
vaccines	38
X-rays	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	128

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	18
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	166
diabetes management	59
doctor visit	284
lab tests	165
musculoskeletal imaging	25
preventive care	135
vaccines	76
X-rays	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	236

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	48
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	86
diabetes management	53
doctor visit	204
lab tests	133
musculoskeletal imaging	31
preventive care	90
vaccines	37
X-rays	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	117

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	25
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	112
diabetes management	45
doctor visit	202
lab tests	67
musculoskeletal imaging	21
preventive care	65
vaccines	20
X-rays	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	152
diabetes management	51
doctor visit	221
lab tests	91
preventive care	84
vaccines	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	101

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	29
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	264
diabetes management	79
doctor visit	413
ear procedures	12
lab tests	470
preventive care	192
thyroid function tests	47
vaccines	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	168

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	207
diabetes management	80
doctor visit	267
ear procedures	19
lab tests	623
preventive care	185
thyroid function tests	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	35
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	261
diabetes management	78
doctor visit	297
ear procedures	12
lab tests	701
preventive care	191
thyroid function tests	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	47
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	236
diabetes management	71
doctor visit	282
ear procedures	16
lab tests	643
preventive care	171
thyroid function tests	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	35
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Chaska, MN were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

blood draw	178
diabetes management	60
doctor visit	264
ear procedures	14
lab tests	321
musculoskeletal imaging	30
preventive care	129
thyroid function tests	56
vaccines	40
X-rays	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD.

**Gender**
Female	144
Male	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	73
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	58
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ridgeview

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Barbara G. Houts, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$21 TRADJENTA $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$21

Biography

Dr. Barbara Houts specializes in family medicine. Dr. Houts studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Ridgeview and Allina Health.