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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 Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hoover’s office.
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 a Surgeon like Dr. Hoover typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Hoover typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- 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
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
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)
Does Dr. Hoover accept my insurance?
Dr. Hoover 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. 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Independence Health Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
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, Unc Health Rex 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 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 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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