Dr. Benjamin O Hooker
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in San Antonio, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 16+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Benjamin O Hooker, MD, is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Medical Center, Nix Health Care System, South Texas Regional Medical Center, Southwest General Hospital. Dr. Benjamin O Hooker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Texas Orthopedic Specialty Group Pllc. Dr. Benjamin O Hooker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 598-5605 to request Dr. Benjamin O Hooker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Benjamin O Hooker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4284807975 |
| 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
- Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 16 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Benjamin O Hooker attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2008.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1093911695
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 21, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 23, 2015
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 not 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. Benjamin O Hooker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Benjamin O Hooker has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 16 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
| P0229 | Texas |
- Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
| P0229 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Jourdanton, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- South Texas Orthopedic Specialty Group Pllc
| South Texas Orthopedic Specialty Group Pllc | 8 |
Practice Locations
7500 Barlite Blvd
Suite 311
San Antonio, TX 78224-1363
Phone: (210) 598-5605
Fax: (210) 598-5620
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, October 23, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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