Dr. William B Hooks
General Surgery in Wilmington, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William B Hooks III, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. Dr. William B Hooks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. William B Hooks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (910) 667-9402 to request Dr. William B Hooks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William B Hooks III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1456482314 |
| 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)
Experience
- Over 19 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. William B Hooks attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1225249253
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 27, 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. William B Hooks
Medical Licenses
Dr. William B Hooks has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 19 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.
| 2010-00202 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Supply, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | 178 |
Practice Locations
1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403-5345
Phone: (910) 667-9402
Fax: (910) 772-9452
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
2131 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28401-7407
Phone: (910) 343-7000
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
Tuesday, January 27, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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