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Dr. James Hoekwater, DO

Dr. James Hoekwater, DO

Wyoming, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hoekwater, Pulmonologist in Wyoming, MI?

    Dr. James Hoekwater, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Wyoming, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hoekwater graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Spectrum Hlth-Butterworth Camp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hoekwater is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hoekwater’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hoekwater’s office at (616) 252-5220.

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

    • Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Spectrum Hlth-Butterworth Camp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi | Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    Is Dr. Hoekwater board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Hoekwater, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hoekwater speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hoekwater typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Hoekwater 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. Hoekwater. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hoekwater typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Hoekwater 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. Hoekwater. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Hoekwater accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hoekwater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 252-5220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hoekwater accept in Wyoming, MI?

    Dr. Hoekwater in Wyoming, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hoekwater's office located?

    Metro Health Infectious Disease

    2122 Health Dr SW

    Wyoming, MI 49519

    (616) 252-5220

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    Dr. James Hoekwater's Practice 2

    3565 S State Rd

    Ionia, MI 48846

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

    Dr. Hoekwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518906163.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hoekwater?

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

    What is Dr. James Hoekwater's specialty?

    Dr. Hoekwater is a Pulmonologist near Wyoming, MI.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is this Dr. James Hoekwater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hoekwater is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon 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

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    Is James Hoekwater accepting new patients in Wyoming, MI?

    Yes, Dr. James Hoekwater is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Hoekwater offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hoekwater's office at (616) 252-5220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Hoekwater?

    Please contact Dr. Hoekwater's office at (616) 252-5220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Hoekwater have?

    Dr. James Hoekwater is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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