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Dr. Edward Ross Houser II, MD

(Dr. Edward R. Houser II, MD)
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

Dr. Edward Ross 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 Ross Houser II, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.

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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 Ross 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 Ross 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
kidney procedures
laser lithotripsy
laser surgery
laser treatment
lithotripsy
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
therapeutic endoscopy
therapeutic ureteroscopy
transurethral resection of the prostate
ureteral stent placement
ureteroscopy
ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
urinalysis
urine tests
urodynamics
urologic surgery

In 2024, Dr. Edward Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross Houser II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Ross 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 Ross Houser II, MD.

Gender
Female 127
Male 421
Ethnicity
Black / African American 93
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 424
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
85 and over 70
75 to 84 191
Less than 65 40
65 to 74 246

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Ross 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 Ross 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

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edward Ross 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, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Alliance Health, 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 Ross 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
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross 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 $3,262 PROVENGE
$3,262
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $2,398 Erleada
$1,398 		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 $16,679 NPD Clinical Study
$1,250 		ORGOVYX
$1,137 		XIAFLEX
$1,072 		GEMTESA
$828 		XTANDI
$801 		Other
$11,591
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $23,313
Consulting Fee $2,650
Gift $1,740
Education $1,076

Biography

Dr. Edward Houser's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). After completing medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School. Clinical interests for Dr. Houser include peyronie's disease (penile curvature), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. He can accept Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with Duke Health.

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