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Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ

(Dr. Andrew Steven Houghton, MD)
Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School (2012)
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal injuries, musculoskeletal problems, sports health, and more.
2805 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441

Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ is a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ is affiliated with Allina Health and Allina Health Orthopedics.

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Office Locations

14000 Nicollet Avenue Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 946-9777
(952) 946-9888
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14655 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
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1601 St. Francis Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
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Allina Health

18465 Orchard Trail Suite 150
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 946-9777
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20795 Keokuk Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
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2805 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 577-7615
(763) 577-7610
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310 Smith Avenue Ritchie Medical Plaza, Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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8100 W 78th Street Suite 230
Edina, MN 55439
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Some issues Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections
major joint aspiration
major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2016 were hypertension.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 81
doctor visit 156
injections 81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 43
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 21
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2018 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 135
doctor visit 233
injections 151

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 53
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 158
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 26
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2019 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 260
doctor visit 362
injections 280

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 101
Female 186
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 251
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 30
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 4
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2020 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 183
doctor visit 269
injections 209

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 88
Female 190
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 239
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 37
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 190
doctor visit 287
injections 211

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 96
Female 200
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 20
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2022 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 182
doctor visit 314
injections 217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 82
Female 213
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 259
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 37
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 29
Dementia 4
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN during 2023 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration 196
doctor visit 266
injections 221

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 97
Female 181
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 252
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 31
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 4
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in Burnsville, MN were injections and aspiration.

aspiration 175
doctor visit 237
injections 195

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ.

Gender
Male 70
Female 149
Ethnicity
Black / African American 5
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 193
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 67
85 and over 25
Less than 65 30
65 to 74 95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 3
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2012. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sports medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2012)

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sports medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health
Allina Health Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ from all over the web to help you find the right in Burnsville, MN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew S. Houghton, MD, CAQ. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Philips Electronics North America Corporation $16,543 Bundled Consult_HISS
$6,390 		VSS Und Service
$3,688 		Clinical Education MSO
$3,686 		PCMS Undivided Serv
$1,549 		(3237) GSC Equip Und
$684 		Other
$545
Gemini Medical LLC $22
$22
Types of Payments
Royalty or License $16,543
Food and Beverage $22

Biography

Dr. Andrew Houghton's specialties are family medicine and sports medicine. He practices in Plymouth, MN, Burnsville, MN, and Shakopee, MN. Dr. Houghton's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is especially interested in overuse injuries, joint injections, and platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. He is professionally affiliated with Allina Health. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota for his residency.

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