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Edit this profileHal B. Hooper, MD practices urology in Asheville, NC. Hal is a 2006 graduate of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Hal cared for 1,753 Medicare patients across 2,278 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, automated urinalysis test, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497906424.
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1 DOCTORS PARK
Asheville, NC 28801
100 Hospital Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
Prostate
Prostate procedures
Stone procedures
2,278 services · 1,753 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
279 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
105 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
37 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
16 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy | Procedure | 55876 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate | Procedure | 55874 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
72 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
38 | More often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Hooper is an urologist in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Hooper is listed at 1 Doctors Park, Asheville, NC 28801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (828) 253-5314. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Hooper's National Provider Identifier is 1497906424. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Hooper attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Hooper has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hooper performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and biopsy of prostate gland; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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