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- Mcallen location main office
909 N Jackson Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501 - Rio Grande City location
2542 Central Palm Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 - Raymondville location
336 S 8th St, Raymondville, TX 78580
About Dr. Hovorka
Based in Mcallen, TX, John W. Hovorka, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. John graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1994. Medicare claims data shows John provided 1,304 services to 675 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel, and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes. NPI 1699710665 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Contact Information
- (956) 992-9161
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Practice Locations
909 N JACKSON RD
Mcallen, TX 78501
2542 Central Palm Dr
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
336 S 8th St
Raymondville, TX 78580
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
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- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
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Minor surgery
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Endocrine
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- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
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- Anal fistula surgery
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- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,304 services · 675 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
279 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37233 |
115 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
59 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | Procedure | 37229 |
59 | Too few peers to compare |
| Secondary removal and dissolving of blood clot from artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance | Procedure | 37186 |
59 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37225 |
56 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
68 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
61 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
86 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Mcallen 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 1
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John W. Hovorka?
John W. Hovorka is a general surgeon in Mcallen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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What is John W. Hovorka's address?
John W. Hovorka is listed at 909 N Jackson Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with John W. Hovorka?
The number on file is (956) 992-9161. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for John W. Hovorka?
John W. Hovorka's National Provider Identifier is 1699710665. 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
Where did John W. Hovorka train?
John W. Hovorka attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John W. Hovorka have?
John W. Hovorka has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John W. Hovorka perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John W. Hovorka performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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