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Dr. Kristina Hobson, MD

Los Gatos, CA

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    Who is Dr. Hobson, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Kristina Hobson, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Hobson graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Lahey Clinic Program. Dr. Hobson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hobson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hobson’s office at (408) 358-2868.

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

    • Residency: Lahey Clinic Program

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Hobson board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Hobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Hobson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hobson treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Hobson 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. Hobson. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Past Colon Polyps
    • Previous Adenomas
    • History of Precancerous Colon Growths
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps
    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Slow Transit Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools
    • Chronic Constipation
    • Sluggish Bowel
    • Colonic Inertia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5901: Slow transit constipation

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Perianal Blood Clot
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Anal Disorder
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
    • External Hemorrhoid Clot
    • Blood Clot near Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
    • K645: Perianal venous thrombosis

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Anal Itching
    • Anal Disorder
    • Itching
    • Pruritus Ani
    • Itchy Anus
    • Perianal Itch

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L290: Pruritus ani

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal and Rectal Disorder
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders
    • Anorectal disease
    • Anal problems
    • Rectal problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
    • K629: Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum

    Also known as:

    • Anal Prolapse
    • Anal Spasm
    • Anal Disorder
    • Anal Canal Prolapse
    • Protruding Anus
    • Anal Tissue Protrusion
    • Rectal Spasm
    • Proctalgia Fugax
    • Anal Muscle Spasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K622: Anal prolapse
    • K594: Anal spasm

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Bowel Movements
    • Bowel Movement
    • Unusual stool
    • Changes in poop
    • Fecal changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R195: Other fecal abnormalities

    What procedures does Dr. Hobson perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Hobson 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. Hobson. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Rectal Abscess
    • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
    • Perirectal Abscess Incision
    • Rectal Abscess Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Anal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed

    Does Dr. Hobson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hobson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 358-2868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hobson accept in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Hobson in Los Gatos, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hobson's office located?

    Dr. Kristina Hobson's Primary Practice

    14850 Los Gatos Blvd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

    (408) 358-2868

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

    Dr. Hobson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568496537.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hobson?

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

    What is Dr. Kristina Hobson's specialty?

    Dr. Hobson is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Los Gatos, CA. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Hobson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristina Hobson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hobson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

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    Is Kristina Hobson accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Hobson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristina Hobson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hobson's office at (408) 358-2868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristina Hobson?

    Please contact Dr. Hobson's office at (408) 358-2868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristina Hobson have?

    Dr. Kristina Hobson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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