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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hocko, Infectious Disease Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Michael Hocko, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hocko completed his residency at Kaleida Hlth Sys-Buffalo Gen, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Hocko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hocko’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hocko’s office at (716) 893-3835.
Where did Dr. Hocko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaleida Hlth Sys-Buffalo Gen, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny
Is Dr. Hocko board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hocko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hocko speak?
Dr. Hocko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hocko treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hocko 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. Hocko. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97519: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- E. Coli Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97529: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative wound infection
- Incision infection
- Procedure infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XD: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Hocko perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Hocko may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hocko's office.
Does Dr. Hocko accept my insurance?
Dr. Hocko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 893-3835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hocko accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Hocko in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Hocko's office located?
Dr. Michael Hocko's Primary Practice
1616 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 893-3835
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Physicians
Fellow
What is Dr. Hocko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hocko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043271646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hocko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hocko
What is Dr. Michael Hocko's specialty?
Dr. Hocko is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Buffalo, NY.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Hocko to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Hocko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hocko is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy 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 Michael Hocko accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hocko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hocko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hocko's office at (716) 893-3835 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hocko?
Please contact Dr. Hocko's office at (716) 893-3835 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Hocko have?
Dr. Michael Hocko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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