Dr. Richard A Hoefer
General Surgery in Newport News, Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard A Hoefer, MD,DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Newport News, Virginia. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Dr. Richard A Hoefer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (757) 594-1806 to request Dr. Richard A Hoefer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard A Hoefer |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1153316476 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
- Surgical Oncology
Experience
- Over 47 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard A Hoefer attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1114992245
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Richard A Hoefer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard A Hoefer has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 47 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 0102037102 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hampton, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Norfolk, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Williamsburg, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
11803 Jefferson Ave
Ste 235
Newport News, VA 23606-2565
Phone: (757) 594-1806
Fax: (757) 510-9081
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, January 10, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Richard A Hoefer [NPI: 1114992245]General Surgery, Surgical Oncology