Physician Profile
Joel R. Hoekema, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hoekema
Joel R. Hoekema, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Bellingham, WA. Joel is a 1995 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. Joel is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 2,164 services to 588 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (360) 733-7670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY SUITE #203
Bellingham, WA 98225
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,164 services · 588 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
34 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
25 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
23 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc | Procedure | 63030 |
14 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,560 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
67 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
67 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
65 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 2
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joel R. Hoekema's specialty?
Joel R. Hoekema is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Bellingham, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joel R. Hoekema?
Joel R. Hoekema is listed at 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite #203, Bellingham, WA 98225. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Joel R. Hoekema?
The number on file is (360) 733-7670. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Joel R. Hoekema?
Joel R. Hoekema's National Provider Identifier is 1770508509. 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
What is Joel R. Hoekema's education?
Joel R. Hoekema attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joel R. Hoekema have?
Joel R. Hoekema has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joel R. Hoekema known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel R. Hoekema performs procedures including replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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