Physician Profile
Kristina G. Hobson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hobson
Kristina G. Hobson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Gatos, CA specializing in colorectal surgery (proctology). Kristina trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Kristina is also listed as specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Medicare claims data shows Kristina provided 726 services to 693 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. This provider record is associated with NPI 1568496537.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (408) 358-2868
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14850 LOS GATOS BLVD
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery 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
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Anorectal conditions
- Anal fistula
- Rectal Ulcer
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Chronic diarrhea
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
Bowel symptoms
- Constipation
- Diverticulosis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
- Precancerous Anal Cells
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Digestive emergencies
Infections
- C. diff Infection
Infections & cysts
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Pelvic floor & structure
- Fecal incontinence
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Rectal prolapse
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Abdominal surgery
- Appendectomy
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer screening
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive health
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic floor & prolapse
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Sacral neuromodulation
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
726 services · 693 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
138 | More than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
111 | More than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
46 | More often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
171 | More than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
79 | More often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
78 | More than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
40 | As often as other peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
31 | More often than most peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
15 | As often as other peers in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) |
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 colorectal surgery specialists 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.
Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristina G. Hobson's specialty?
Kristina G. Hobson is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in Los Gatos, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kristina G. Hobson?
Kristina G. Hobson is listed at 14850 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristina G. Hobson?
The number on file is (408) 358-2868. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kristina G. Hobson?
Kristina G. Hobson's National Provider Identifier is 1568496537. 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 Kristina G. Hobson's education?
Kristina G. Hobson attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kristina G. Hobson have?
Kristina G. Hobson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristina G. Hobson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristina G. Hobson performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kristina G. Hobson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristina G. Hobson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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