Chih-Tao Hou, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chih-Tao Hou is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Fountain Valley, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 560-9999Fountain Valley, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Chih-Tao Hou, NP has been part of the Fountain Valley medical community since 2019 in group practice. He has been in practice for 8+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,624 Nurse Practitioner providers in CASee all Nurse Practitioner in Fountain Valley8+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 2666dNPPES updated 2019-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8700 Warner Ave Ste 270, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3212

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+15%)64%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+29%)63%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+36%)58%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)50%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 8 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

20167 Padrino Ave, Walnut, CA 91789-3625

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Chih-Tao Hou

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Chih-Tao Hou for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fountain Valley required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chih-Tao Hou

NPI records show Dr. Hou as active with telehealth listed in Fountain Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 560-9999.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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