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William N. Hovland, MD

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About Dr. Hovland

Based in Norfolk, VA, William N. Hovland, MD is listed in the NPI registry under geriatric medicine. William graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1974. William is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 166 Medicare patients across 337 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more. NPI 1932189644 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

VA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 0101026403As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1932189644Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Hovland?

Dr. Hovland is a geriatrician in Norfolk, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Hovland's address?

Dr. Hovland is listed at 110 Kingsley Ln Ste 106, Norfolk, VA 23505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hovland?

The number on file is (757) 889-5735. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Hovland's NPI number?

Dr. Hovland's National Provider Identifier is 1932189644. 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 Dr. Hovland train?

Dr. Hovland attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Hovland been practicing?

Dr. Hovland has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Hovland perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hovland the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Hovland confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hovland. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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