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- 1519 E 6Th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
About Dr. Hook
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Stephen R. Hook, M.D. practices in Weslaco, TX. Stephen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 809 Medicare patients across 1,044 services. The services billed most often include chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, 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. NPI 1669454682 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (956) 968-3171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,044 services · 809 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
89 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
88 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
278 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
261 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
100 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
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 specialists at this location 2
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 specialists in Weslaco 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Stephen R. Hook's specialty?
Stephen R. Hook is a specialist in Weslaco, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Stephen R. Hook?
Stephen R. Hook is listed at 1519 E 6Th St, Weslaco, TX 78596. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Stephen R. Hook?
The number on file is (956) 968-3171. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Stephen R. Hook's NPI number?
Stephen R. Hook's National Provider Identifier is 1669454682. 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 Stephen R. Hook's education?
Stephen R. Hook attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen R. Hook been practicing?
Stephen R. Hook has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Stephen R. Hook known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen R. Hook provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen R. Hook confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen R. Hook. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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