Yan Hou, MD

Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Yan Hou is a Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Hartford, CT with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 972-3621Hartford, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Yan Hou, MD has been part of the Hartford medical community since 2015 in group practice. She has been in practice for 22+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.41/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 52% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 11 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Hartford22+ years experienceNPI since 2015

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

85 Seymour Street Hartford Hospital Neurology Dept, Hartford, CT 06106-5501

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Connecticut, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

86.41/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.6%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

155

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

61

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

243

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $98k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 Stroke / TIA.

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

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+62%)75%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

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. Board certified · Aug 1, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyVascular Neurology in HartfordAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.

Taxonomy: 2084V0102X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

80 Seymour St Hartford Hospital Neurology Dept, Hartford, CT 06102-8000

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 45066F

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Virtual Vascular Neurology Care With Yan Hou

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Yan Hou for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Hartford 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 Yan Hou

Dr. Hou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hartford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 972-3621.

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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