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Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD

Accepting New Patients

(274 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Yale School of Medicine

350 Tilley Drive Suite 101
South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 847-8484

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD is an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UVM Medical Group.

Office Locations

111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-1237

(802) 847-5963

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UVM Medical Group

350 Tilley Drive Suite 101
South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 847-8484

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eyelid lesion excision

temporal artery biopsy

temporal artery ligation

vascular surgery procedures

By Affordability:

blepharoplasty

eyelid lesion excision

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

upper lid blepharoplasty

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD performed more eyelid lesion excision, temporal artery biopsy, temporal artery ligation, and vascular surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blepharoplasty, eyelid lesion excision, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and upper lid blepharoplasty that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

By Affordability:

eye tests

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD performed more excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye tests, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	11
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	222
eye procedures	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	52
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2016 were eye procedures, excision, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	486
excision	49
eye procedures	171
plastic surgery procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33
vascular procedures	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	68
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2017 were eye procedures, excision, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	405
excision	36
eye procedures	294
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
vascular procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	70
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	412
excision	31
eye procedures	308
plastic surgery procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	60
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	383
excision	43
eye procedures	409
plastic surgery procedures	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
vascular procedures	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	67
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2020 were eye procedures, diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	292
excision	20
eye procedures	158
plastic surgery procedures	16
vascular procedures	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	50
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, excision and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	535
excision	41
eye procedures	202
plastic surgery procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
vascular procedures	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	55
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, diagnostic procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	438
excision	17
eye procedures	177
plastic surgery procedures	30
vascular procedures	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	60
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burlington, VT were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and excision.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	396
excision	33
eye procedures	220
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD.

**Gender**
Female	217
Male	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	323
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	49
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UVM Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Anthem, CHAMPVA, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Anthem

CHAMPVA

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 274 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth Houle, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlington, VT.

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Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Houle is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Burlington, VT and South Burlington, VT. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Houle seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. She attended Yale School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Houle is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. According to The University of Vermont Health Network, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in South Burlington, VT.