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Dr. Scott Hoefer, MD

Dr. Scott Hoefer, MD

Spokane, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hoefer, Diagnostic Radiologist in Spokane, WA?

    Dr. Scott Hoefer, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Spokane, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hoefer graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hoefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hoefer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hoefer’s office at (509) 363-7064.

    Where did Dr. Hoefer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: (Abdominal Radiology), UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, SEATTLE, WA

    • Residency: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals | Creighton University Program

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hoefer board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Hoefer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Hoefer speak?

    Dr. Hoefer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hoefer treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Hoefer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hoefer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Right Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • RUQ pain
    • Pain in upper right stomach
    • Right upper belly pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • Left lower quadrant pain
    • Pain in left side of belly
    • Left side abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1032: Left lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Liver
    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does Dr. Hoefer perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Hoefer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hoefer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Long Gastrointestinal Tube Insertion
    • Miller-Abbott Tube Placement
    • GI Tube Insertion
    • Intestinal Tube Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 44500: Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg, Miller-Abbott) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Feeding Tube Insertion
    • Nasogastric Tube Placement
    • Orogastric Tube Placement
    • NG Tube Insertion
    • OG Tube Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 43752: Naso- or oro-gastric tube placement, requiring physician's skill and fluoroscopic guidance (includes fluoroscopy, image documentation and report)

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Imaging with Contrast
    • Gastrostomy Tube Study
    • Jejunostomy Tube Evaluation
    • Feeding Tube X-ray with Dye

    CPT Codes:

    • 49465: Contrast injection(s) for radiological evaluation of existing gastrostomy, duodenostomy, jejunostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, from a percutaneous approach including image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
    • Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
    • Hysterosalpingography Prep
    • Uterine Contrast Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra X-ray Injection
    • Retrograde Urethrocystography Injection
    • Urethra and Bladder Contrast Study
    • Cystourethrogram Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51610: Injection procedure for retrograde urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Hoefer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hoefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 363-7064 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hoefer accept in Spokane, WA?

    Dr. Hoefer in Spokane, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EDS

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hoefer's office located?

    Dr. Scott Hoefer's Primary Practice

    525 S Cowley St

    Spokane, WA 99202

    (509) 363-7064

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    Dr. Scott Hoefer's Practice 2

    36 Klondike Rd

    Republic, WA 99166

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    Dr. Scott Hoefer's Practice 3

    982 E Columbia Ave

    Colville, WA 99114

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    What is Dr. Hoefer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hoefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316905094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hoefer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hoefer

    What is Dr. Scott Hoefer's specialty?

    Dr. Hoefer is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Spokane, WA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Hoefer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Hoefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hoefer is affiliated with Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Hospital - Moses Lake, WA, Providence St. Patrick Hospital , Providence Holy Family Hospital, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Scott Hoefer accepting new patients in Spokane, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Hoefer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Hoefer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hoefer's office at (509) 363-7064 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Hoefer?

    Please contact Dr. Hoefer's office at (509) 363-7064 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Hoefer have?

    Dr. Scott Hoefer is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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