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Dr. Bruce Hoekstra, MD

Dr. Bruce Hoekstra, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Rockport, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hoekstra, Family Medicine Specialist in Rockport, ME?

    Dr. Bruce Hoekstra, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockport, ME with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hoekstra graduated from University of Monterrey and completed his residency at South Nassau Comm Hosp, Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Texas Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hoekstra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hoekstra’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hoekstra’s office at (207) 921-3750.

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

    • Residency: South Nassau Comm Hosp, Family Medicine | South Nassau Comm Hospital | South Nassau Communities Hospital | South Nassau Communities Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University De Monterrey- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico | Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon | University of Monterrey | Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Hoekstra board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Hoekstra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hoekstra speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hoekstra typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hoekstra 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. Hoekstra. 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:

    • Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
    • Skin Condition
    • Long-term radiation dermatitis
    • Skin damage from radiation
    • Non-ionizing radiation skin effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hoekstra typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hoekstra 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. Hoekstra. 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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Ultraviolet Light Therapy
    • UV Light Treatment
    • Phototherapy
    • Actinotherapy
    • Light Box Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)

    Also known as:

    • Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Lesions
    • PDT for Skin Cancer
    • Light Therapy for Precancerous Skin
    • Photosensitive Drug Treatment for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96567: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitive drug(s), per day

    Also known as:

    • Goeckerman Treatment
    • Photochemotherapy
    • Tar and UV-B Therapy
    • Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
    • Light Therapy for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B

    Does Dr. Hoekstra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hoekstra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 921-3750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hoekstra accept in Rockport, ME?

    Dr. Hoekstra in Rockport, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Options

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hoekstra's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Hoekstra's Primary Practice

    6 Glen Cove Dr

    Rockport, ME 04856

    (207) 921-3750

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    Dr. Bruce Hoekstra's Practice 2

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hoekstra affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hoekstra has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Waldo County General Hospital,Belfast, ME
    Lincolnhealth - Miles Campus And Hospital,Damariscotta, ME

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    • Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians

    • Member of American Medical Association

    • Member of Texas Medical Association

    • Member of Texas Academy of Family Physicians

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

    Dr. Hoekstra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598725871.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hoekstra?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Hoekstra's specialty?

    Dr. Hoekstra is a Family Medicine Specialist near Rockport, ME.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Bruce Hoekstra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hoekstra is affiliated with Pen Bay Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Bruce Hoekstra accepting new patients in Rockport, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Hoekstra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Hoekstra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hoekstra's office at (207) 921-3750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Hoekstra?

    Please contact Dr. Hoekstra's office at (207) 921-3750 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hoekstra's office located?

    Dr. Hoekstra's offices are located in Rockport, ME and Portland, ME.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Hoekstra have?

    Dr. Bruce Hoekstra is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.