Michael Joseph Houghan, MD

Internal Medicine

Michael Joseph Houghan is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Madison, WI with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(608) 242-6850Madison, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael Joseph Houghan, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Madison, WI in group practice. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2020 and has 6+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.98/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 299 Internal Medicine providers in WISee all Internal Medicine in Madison6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 1070dNPPES updated 2023-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2402 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704-5341

Fax: (608) 245-6185
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Wisconsin on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

88.98/100

Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)

Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

53

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

72

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

270

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $38k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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.

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
25%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 2020

    University of Toledo College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 20, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 6 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

University of Toledo College of Medicine (Class of 2020)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Michael Joseph Houghan

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Joseph Houghan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Madison 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 Michael Joseph Houghan

Dr. Houghan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Madison, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 242-6850.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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