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LAVERNE JAMES HOOVER MD NPI 1922051465


NPI Information

NPI: 1922051465
Provider Name: LAVERNE JAMES HOOVER, MD
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207R00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Organization: CULLMAN INTERNAL MEDICINE, PC

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1890 AL HIGHWAY 157
SUITE 300
CULLMAN, AL
ZIP 35058
Phone: (256) 737-8000
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Laverne James Hoover, MD is an internal medicine in Cullman, AL with 46 years of experience. The provider is a physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. Laverne James Hoover, MD NPI is 1922051465. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1978

The provider's business location address is:

1890 AL HIGHWAY 157
SUITE 300
CULLMAN, AL
ZIP 35058-601
Phone: (256) 737-8000

The NPI 1922051465 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side (HCPCS:71020)
  • Routine electrocardiogram (EKG) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS:93010)
  • Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:45380)
  • Biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:43239)
  • Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:45378)
  • Physician certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imple (HCPCS:G0180)
  • Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function (HCPCS:93306)
  • Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck (HCPCS:93880)
  • Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies (HCPCS:78452)
  • Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis up to 1 hour (HCPCS:96365)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/18/2006 and was last updated on 2/14/2012.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207R00000XInternal Medicine8690ALABAMAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1051007129OTHERALABAMABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AL
2000007129MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDALABAMA
3C73487MEDICARE UPINALABAMA
4110033433OTHERALABAMARAILROAD MEDICARE
5000007129MEDICAIDALABAMA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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