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Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
Yale School of Medicine
350 Tilley Drive Suite 101
South Burlington, VT 05403

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD is an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC and UVM Medical Group.

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Office Locations

111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 847-1237
(802) 847-5963
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UVM Medical Group

350 Tilley Drive Suite 101
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 847-8484
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eyelid lesion excision
temporal artery biopsy
temporal artery ligation
vascular surgery procedures

By Affordability:

blepharoplasty
eyelid lesion excision
scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging
SCODI of the posterior segment
upper lid blepharoplasty

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD performed more eyelid lesion excision, temporal artery biopsy, temporal artery ligation, and vascular surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blepharoplasty, eyelid lesion excision, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and upper lid blepharoplasty 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 25%

By Volume:

excision

By Affordability:

eye tests
visual field test

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD performed more excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye tests, and visual field 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 55
inpatient care 55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 47
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 11
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 222
eye procedures 47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 268
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 404
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 52
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2016 were eye procedures, excision, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 486
excision 49
eye procedures 171
plastic surgery procedures 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 33
vascular procedures 16
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 276
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 415
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 203
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 68
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2017 were eye procedures, excision, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 405
excision 36
eye procedures 294
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 11
plastic surgery procedures 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 19
vascular procedures 17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 265
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 401
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 70
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 412
excision 31
eye procedures 308
plastic surgery procedures 38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 16
vascular procedures 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 187
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 411
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 197
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 60
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 41
doctor visit 383
excision 43
eye procedures 409
plastic surgery procedures 56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
vascular procedures 26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 199
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 446
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 205
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 67
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2020 were eye procedures, diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 292
excision 20
eye procedures 158
plastic surgery procedures 16
vascular procedures 20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 217
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 327
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 157
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 50
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 535
excision 41
eye procedures 202
plastic surgery procedures 42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
vascular procedures 24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 190
Female 295
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 442
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 55
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, diagnostic procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 438
excision 17
eye procedures 177
plastic surgery procedures 30
vascular procedures 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 259
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 392
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 147
85 and over 60
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 3
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2023 were eye procedures, excision, plastic surgery procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 445
excision 40
eye procedures 203
plastic surgery procedures 36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
vascular procedures 22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 179
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 419
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 59
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and excision.

diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 402
excision 34
eye procedures 218
hospital care 55
inpatient care 55
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 11
plastic surgery procedures 33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 16
vascular procedures 19
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

Gender
Male 162
Female 246
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 365
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 12
Age
75 to 84 124
85 and over 55
Less than 65 53
65 to 74 175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Cancer 11
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC
UVM Medical Group

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. Elizabeth Houle, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource
MagnaCare
Great-West Healthcare
Fidelis Care
Medicare Advantage
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Community Care Network (CCN)
United Healthcare
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Delta Dental
Cigna
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
CHAMPVA
Anthem
MVP Health Care
First Health
UnitedHealthcare
The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
Vermont Blue Advantage
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
Zelis/Stratose
Optum Rx
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
EBPA
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 285 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlington, VT. 

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Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Houle's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She usually is in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Houle completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Houle is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. According to The University of Vermont Health Network, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in South Burlington, VT.

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