Who is Dr. Hooks, Internist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Bertina Hooks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hooks is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hooks’s office at (916) 781-1787.
What languages does Dr. Hooks speak?
Dr. Hooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hooks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hooks 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. Hooks. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hooks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bertina Hooks may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hooks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 781-1787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hooks accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Hooks in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
UnitedHealth Group
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What is Dr. Hooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700096385.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hooks
What is Dr. Bertina Hooks's specialty?
Dr. Hooks is a Internist near Austin, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.