Alexandra B. Houck, MD
Alexandra B. Houck is a Family Medicine specialist based in Cambridge, MA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alexandra B. Houck, MD has been part of the Cambridge medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Massachusetts Medical School graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4148dNPPES updated 2015-01-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-4960
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.69%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
59
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
595
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $71k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Umass Chan Medical School
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1996)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Alexandra B. Houck
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alexandra B. Houck for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cambridge required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alexandra B. Houck
Dr. Houck is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cambridge, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 495-8414.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alexandra B. Houck
Practice Location
75 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-4960
Mailing Address
75 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-4960
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