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Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD

(108 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), Peyronie's disease (penile curvature), prostate cancer surgery, and more.

3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-4000

Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD is an urologist in Durham, NC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE, INC and TRIANGLE UROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA.

Office Locations

Duke Health

205 Frasier Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 477-7003

(919) 313-3676

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3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-4000

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Some issues Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ablation

biopsy

core needle biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

diagnostic procedures

endourologic surgery

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive prostate procedures

minimally invasive prostate surgery

minimally invasive surgery

minor procedures

needle biopsy

percutaneous surgery

post void residual study

prostate ablation

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

therapeutic endoscopy

therapeutic ureteroscopy

transurethral resection of the prostate

ureteral stent placement

ureteroscopy

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

In 2024, Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD had a list price for ablation, biopsy, core needle biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, diagnostic procedures, endourologic surgery, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), kidney procedures, laser lithotripsy, laser surgery, laser treatment, lithotripsy (stone fragmentation), minimally invasive prostate procedures, minimally invasive prostate surgery, minimally invasive surgery, minor procedures, needle biopsy, percutaneous surgery, post void residual study, prostate ablation, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, prostate surgery, punch biopsy, pyeloscopy, stent placement (stenting), therapeutic endoscopy, therapeutic ureteroscopy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), ureteral stent placement, ureteroscopy, ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, urinalysis, urine tests, urodynamics (bladder and urethra function test), and urologic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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 Affordability:

blood tests

chronic care

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

diagnostic endoscopy

prostate-specific antigen test

In 2024, Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD had a list price for blood tests, chronic care, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, diagnostic endoscopy, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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:

lab tests

minimally invasive procedures

urinalysis

By Affordability:

antigen tests

endourologic procedures

minimally invasive urologic procedures

percutaneous procedures

prostate procedures

total PSA test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD performed more lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests, endourologic procedures, minimally invasive urologic procedures, percutaneous procedures, prostate procedures, and total PSA test 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. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
CT scan	26
doctor visit	712
lab tests	1399
minimally invasive procedures	100
pelvic imaging	26
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	333

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
catheterization	23
CT scan	40
cytology	22
doctor visit	721
lab tests	1481
minimally invasive procedures	128
pelvic imaging	40
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	380

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	51
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	22
catheterization	27
CT scan	22
cytology	21
doctor visit	648
lab tests	1011
minimally invasive procedures	97
pelvic imaging	22
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	381

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	51
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	37
catheterization	21
CT scan	37
cytology	18
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	661
lab tests	719
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	37
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	342

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	164
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	100
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
ablation	12
blood draw	115
catheterization	48
CT scan	40
cytology	15
doctor visit	979
hormone therapy	24
lab tests	1186
minimally invasive procedures	146
pelvic imaging	40
stent placement (stenting)	12
suprapubic catheter replacement	23
urologic procedures	482

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	537
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	152
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	109
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	46
blood draw	117
CT scan	46
cytology	18
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1092
hormone therapy	42
lab tests	1446
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	174
minor procedures	16
pelvic imaging	46
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	440

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	151
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	98
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	47
ablation	18
CT scan	47
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1078
hormone therapy	35
lab tests	1452
minimally invasive procedures	156
minor procedures	13
pelvic imaging	47
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	416

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	104
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	55
CT scan	55
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	957
hormone therapy	32
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	1335
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	17
pelvic imaging	55
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	309

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	96
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	27
CT scan	27
doctor visit	750
hormone therapy	37
lab tests	1023
minimally invasive procedures	83
pelvic imaging	27
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	184

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	67
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
CT scan	16
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	732
hormone therapy	29
lab tests	942
minimally invasive procedures	77
minor procedures	15
pelvic imaging	16
urologic procedures	164

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	55
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
CT scan	13
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	662
hormone therapy	29
lab tests	822
minimally invasive procedures	96
minor procedures	14
pelvic imaging	13
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	62
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
CT scan	11
doctor visit	685
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lab tests	782
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	65
pelvic imaging	11
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	114

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	59
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC during 2024 were lab tests, urologic procedures, chronic care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
chronic care	151
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	666
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	660
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	104
minor procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	169

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	68
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated as an urologist in Durham, NC were lab tests, urologic procedures, chronic care and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	31
ablation	13
blood draw	116
catheterization	29
chronic care	151
CT scan	31
cytology	18
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	795
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	1096
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	113
minor procedures	14
pelvic imaging	31
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	296

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	93
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	424
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	191
85 and over	70
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	246

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	22
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Insurance Information

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Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Alliance Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Trillium, Experience Health, Ambetter, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, All Savers Fully Insured, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), Carolina Complete Health, First Medicare Direct, Duke Advantage, Healthgram, TRICARE Select, Partners, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Duke USA, Aetna/CVS Health, Vaya Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Duke Options, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Alliance Health

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Duke Basic

Trillium

Experience Health

Ambetter

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Healthy Blue

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

All Savers Fully Insured

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

Carolina Complete Health

First Medicare Direct

Duke Advantage

Healthgram

TRICARE Select

Partners

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Duke USA

Aetna/CVS Health

Vaya Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Duke Options

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 108 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-10-01

I have been seeing DrHouser for 8 years for bladder cancer.  He is great!

Overall Rating: 2.0 2019-02-28

Service was not good. Never discussed anything and didn't provide the chance to ask questions. Dropped him. I learned more from the internet concerning my symptoms than what he provided. Avoid. Matter of fact I wouldn't take service in that clinic. They are only interested in getting you out of there as soon as possible.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$3,516 Myrbetriq $1,963	Vesicare $566	XTANDI $455	$533
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC	$3,431 PROVENGE $3,431
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,476 Erleada $1,476	ZYTIGA $608	AKEEGA $181	Abiraterone acetate $45	IMBRUVICA $9	Other $157
NxThera, Inc.	$1,484 Rezum $1,484
Teleflex Medical Incorporated	$1,441 Urology $1,050	Ligation Solutions: Weck & Horizon brands $350	SURGICAL $41
Other	$17,023 NPD Clinical Study $1,250	ORGOVYX $1,137	XIAFLEX $1,072	GEMTESA $828	XTANDI $801	Other $11,935

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$23,905
Consulting Fee	$2,650
Gift	$1,740
Education	$1,076

Biography

Dr. Edward Houser is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Houser include peyronie's disease (penile curvature), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. Dr. Houser is affiliated with Duke Health. He seems to honor Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA Plans, TRICARE, and more. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School, Dr. Houser attended medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.