Saiyun Hou, M.D., PH.D
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Saiyun Hou is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Saiyun Hou, M.D., PH.D practices as part of a group pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practice in San Diego, CA. With 31+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Diego area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, substance use, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2566dNPPES updated 2019-05-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92123-1338
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better52.8%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+47.7 pts)
52.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
131
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
172
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,962
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $291k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis, Substance Use Disorders, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$578 received from industry
26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Saiyun Hou's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Saiyun Hou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Saiyun Hou for arthritis follow-ups, substance use counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Diego 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 Saiyun Hou
NPI records show Dr. Hou as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 571-3630.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Saiyun Hou
Practice Location
5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92123-1338
Mailing Address
5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92123-1338
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