Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hooper, Internist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Jeffrey Hooper, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hooper graduated from Western University of Health Science and completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Hooper is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hooper’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hooper’s office.
Where did Dr. Hooper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital Medical Center
Medical School: Western University of Health Science
What languages does Dr. Hooper speak?
Dr. Hooper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hooper typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hooper 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. Hooper. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hooper typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Hooper 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. Hooper's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hooper accept my insurance?
Dr. Hooper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hooper accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Hooper in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hooper's office located?
What is Dr. Hooper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hooper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083653539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hooper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hooper
What is Dr. Jeffrey Hooper's specialty?
Dr. Hooper is a Internist near Gig Harbor, WA.
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.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Hooper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hooper is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jeffrey Hooper accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Hooper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Hooper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hooper's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Hooper?
Please contact Dr. Hooper's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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