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Dr. John Hoover, MD
Raleigh, NC
40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hoover, Surgeon in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. John Hoover, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Hoover completed his residency at Carolinas Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Hoover is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hoover’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hoover’s office at (919) 350-8797.
Where did Dr. Hoover go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carolinas Med Ctr, General Surgery
Is Dr. Hoover board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Hoover, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hoover speak?
Dr. Hoover and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hoover treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Hoover 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. Hoover. 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:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
What procedures does Dr. Hoover perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Hoover 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. Hoover. 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:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pectus Repair (Nuss Procedure)
- Nuss procedure
- Pectus excavatum repair
- Pectus carinatum repair
- Funnel chest surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21743: Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum; minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure), with thoracoscopy
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Infant Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Baby Groin Hernia Repair
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Surgery (Infant)
- Hydrocelectomy with Hernia Repair (Infant)
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49495: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, full term infant younger than age 6 months, or preterm infant older than 50 weeks postconception age and younger than age 6 months at the time of surgery, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Intercostal Nerve Destruction
- Intercostal neurolysis
- Rib nerve ablation
- Chest wall nerve destruction
CPT Codes:
- 64620: Destruction by neurolytic agent, intercostal nerve
Does Dr. Hoover accept my insurance?
Dr. Hoover accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-8797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hoover accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Hoover in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Independence Blue Cross
State of Arkansas
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hoover's office located?
What is Dr. Hoover's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hoover's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700857869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hoover?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hoover
What is Dr. John Hoover's specialty?
Dr. Hoover is a Surgeon near Raleigh, NC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Hoover to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Hoover affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hoover is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus, WakeMed Cary Hospital, Carteret Health Care 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 John Hoover accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. John Hoover is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Hoover offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hoover's office at (919) 350-8797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Hoover?
Please contact Dr. Hoover's office at (919) 350-8797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Hoover have?
Dr. John Hoover is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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