Dr. Ward V. Houck
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 27 years
- Graduated from: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1994
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1477535409
Dr. Ward V. Houck M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
He is located at 1800 Medical Center Parkway Suite 440 in Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gallstones, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477535409. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 867-1940. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ward V. Houck.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Cancer
- Collapsed Lung
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Ward V. Houck
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ward V. Houck as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Tennessee
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ward V. Houck is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ward V. Houck is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery .
Bills through: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Intuitive Surgical | $4065 |
| Covidien | $162 |
| Genentech | $154 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $3140 |
| Food and Beverage | $1893 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1994Additional Specialities
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck is affiliated with SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck?
Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck's office is located at 1800 Medical Center Parkway Suite 440 in Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
Does Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
Yes, Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck treat?
Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gallstones, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ward Vaughn Houck is affiliated with Wellstar Thoracic Surgery. For the full list of practices see this list.