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Dr. Robert Hook, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Santa Monica, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hook, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Robert Hook, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Hook graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Other Specialty; Legacy Good Samaritan Hosp Mc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hook is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hook’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hook’s office at (310) 794-7700.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Other Specialty; Legacy Good Samaritan Hosp Mc, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | University of Nebraska College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hook board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Hook, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hook speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hook typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hook 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. Hook. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hook typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Hook may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hook's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hook accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hook accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Hook in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hook's office located?

    Dr. Robert Hook's Primary Practice

    1250 16th St

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 794-7700

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    Dr. Robert Hook's Practice 2

    23845 McBean Pkwy

    Valencia, CA 91355

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

    Dr. Hook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184659062.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hook?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Hook's specialty?

    Dr. Hook is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Robert Hook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hook is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Robert Hook accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Hook is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Hook offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hook's office at (310) 794-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Hook?

    Please contact Dr. Hook's office at (310) 794-7700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hook's office located?

    Dr. Hook's offices are located in Santa Monica, CA and Valencia, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Hook have?

    Dr. Robert Hook is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.