Active NPI 1699710665 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John W Hovorka , MD

Surgery • Mcallen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Hovorka, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Mcallen, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1994, Dr. Hovorka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 909 N JACKSON RD.

Dr. Hovorka is affiliated with Laser Surgical Solutions Rgv Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, removal of plaque in artery of leg, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

909 N Jackson Rd

Mcallen, TX 785019357

Telephone 9569929161

Fax 9569929174

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Valley Laser Surgical Solutions Facility NPI 1417320938

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Mcallen, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +3.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hovorka (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Mcallen Specialty Average (28.2 Years) 28.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	279	39	$361.68	$159.85
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	115	39	$2092.68	$964.31
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	86	35	$21.92	$10.74
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	82	60	$251.37	$104.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	42	$173.80	$86.29
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	68	39	$72.53	$35.85
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	61	40	$30.11	$13.52
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	61	40	$297.67	$141.37
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	60	40	$96.75	$46.86
37186 Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin	59	39	$2336.41	$1078.94
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	59	39	$1914.41	$859.08
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	59	39	$17159.56	$7984.04
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	56	37	$16857.05	$3955.26
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	54	45	$471.94	$216.40
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	53	37	$261.36	$120.14
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	36	28	$163.06	$83.27
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	29	24	$367.79	$170.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$214.77	$105.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	529	61	$324.00	$162.94
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	215	63	$1974.00	$995.80
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	194	117	$218.53	$95.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	194	84	$172.06	$86.48
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	149	53	$20.00	$10.32
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	136	65	$74.00	$37.10
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	118	95	$454.00	$225.74
37186 Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin	111	63	$2248.00	$1133.39
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	109	63	$246.00	$116.37
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	108	61	$286.00	$140.92
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	108	61	$1806.00	$910.94
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	108	63	$16884.00	$8436.23
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	106	66	$170.00	$87.98
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	104	63	$28.00	$13.78
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	104	59	$16612.00	$4188.93
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	98	57	$94.00	$47.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	46	$242.00	$122.46
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	44	38	$356.00	$172.94
93702 Measurement of lymphedema extracellular fluid	33	30	$240.00	$103.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$316.00	$159.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$212.00	$107.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$248.00	$124.90
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	11	$150.00	$76.02
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	17	13	$154.00	$68.20
36140 Insertion of needle or catheter into an artery of arm or leg	14	11	$964.00	$243.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	748	86	$333.00	$164.78
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	277	89	$2090.00	$1034.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	277	118	$176.83	$87.41
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	215	139	$241.33	$106.69
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	173	90	$77.71	$38.13
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	142	89	$298.00	$146.59
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	140	88	$256.48	$126.02
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	139	87	$28.00	$13.75
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	139	86	$1957.00	$968.26
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	137	88	$18437.00	$9091.67
37186 Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin	137	87	$2435.00	$1203.94
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	127	83	$18216.00	$4507.78
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	115	94	$482.00	$235.40
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	105	75	$64.63	$56.34
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	52	25	$21.00	$10.17
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	36	27	$59.89	$35.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$218.00	$107.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	27	$249.21	$124.38
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	29	26	$374.00	$176.04
36140 Insertion of needle or catheter into an artery of arm or leg	25	23	$1047.00	$258.85
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	17	13	$237.00	$107.56
93702 Measurement of lymphedema extracellular fluid	16	13	$275.00	$116.77
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	12	12	$7.00	$2.98
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	12	12	$130.00	$85.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	848	122	$354.87	$177.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	456	181	$177.98	$88.78
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	331	121	$2315.32	$1158.16
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	295	193	$249.33	$107.88
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	246	131	$174.47	$92.34
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	228	131	$254.09	$120.86
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	214	124	$75.01	$36.18
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	208	121	$28.99	$14.24
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	186	124	$308.94	$149.87
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	182	123	$21021.00	$10510.67
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	180	122	$2194.67	$1097.82
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	179	149	$496.83	$240.11
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	173	117	$20884.49	$5224.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	169	111	$252.96	$126.04
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	66	59	$15.00	$3.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$218.00	$109.20
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	53	34	$149.43	$69.53
37186 Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin	52	47	$2606.00	$1302.81
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	48	27	$20.02	$10.20
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	34	33	$382.74	$187.97
36140 Insertion of needle or catheter into an artery of arm or leg	31	23	$1027.00	$265.09
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	30	29	$98.43	$49.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	26	$110.00	$54.77
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	20	$95.08	$37.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$327.00	$163.39
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	18	$275.58	$97.06
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$321.44	$131.34
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress	17	15	$65.00	$31.94
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$44.31	$22.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	279	213	$268.49	$109.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	161	$151.00	$73.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	121	$221.66	$106.09
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	164	109	$183.00	$84.23
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	154	24	$404.00	$182.78
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	153	147	$522.66	$241.25
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	138	87	$178.00	$89.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	131	59	$147.93	$71.54
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	90	83	$398.00	$187.55
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	75	46	$140.63	$58.18
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	74	62	$15.00	$2.98
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	50	47	$385.00	$162.58
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	48	19	$2677.04	$1203.62
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	37	26	$69.00	$33.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	34	$277.58	$135.75
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	34	25	$341.00	$149.86
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	33	13	$59.79	$26.42
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	33	24	$24902.00	$10946.64
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	32	24	$2579.00	$1130.94
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	31	30	$307.00	$117.75
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	31	23	$24888.00	$5293.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	25	$92.60	$44.20
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	29	22	$89.00	$43.27
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	28	17	$139.75	$68.10
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	27	22	$247.00	$105.22
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$206.00	$100.40
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function	16	16	$421.00	$187.46
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	11	$80.00	$38.49
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	14	14	$181.00	$75.60
93702 Measurement of lymphedema extracellular fluid	13	13	$257.00	$115.36
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	13	13	$183.00	$89.08
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less	12	11	$146.00	$67.84
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	11	11	$411.00	$181.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	426	76	$400.99	$188.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	345	164	$218.01	$104.67
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	285	205	$268.56	$109.11
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	223	137	$180.71	$83.75
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	216	53	$21.33	$9.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	120	$149.63	$71.36
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	184	166	$509.23	$232.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	139	94	$282.71	$140.49
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	121	86	$65.36	$31.65
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	112	55	$2733.04	$1247.62
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	110	88	$22897.35	$11412.24
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	105	83	$327.42	$156.11
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	104	85	$2592.12	$1181.70
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	94	75	$23014.65	$5761.13
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	73	56	$100.47	$47.72
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	69	66	$391.00	$179.98
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	43	43	$367.09	$157.77
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	36	16	$244.83	$59.37
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	34	19	$305.41	$111.89
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	32	24	$238.00	$105.92
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	31	$39.06	$2.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$216.74	$104.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$327.86	$158.42
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	22	21	$193.55	$84.74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	13	$144.57	$70.80
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	20	20	$169.60	$78.98
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	17	16	$398.76	$173.21
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)	16	15	$30.00	$13.46
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$78.60	$38.32
85610 Blood test, clotting time	14	13	$11.43	$4.28
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	13	11	$141.69	$94.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$276.15	$133.18
37186 Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin	12	12	$2594.67	$1253.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	694	74	$142.00	$71.00
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	687	116	$397.00	$196.32
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	559	125	$21.96	$10.25
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	546	188	$282.00	$140.11
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	225	126	$61.00	$30.13
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	217	155	$262.00	$118.13
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	205	34	$218.00	$107.31
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	199	126	$310.00	$164.35
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	198	126	$20308.00	$5918.03
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	197	127	$97.22	$48.62
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	190	125	$176.00	$87.78
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	188	124	$2610.00	$1292.05
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	165	108	$20593.00	$10284.52
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	159	140	$492.00	$245.60
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	145	40	$267.00	$132.29
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	120	72	$2732.00	$1358.81
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	99	35	$179.00	$88.91
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	83	45	$119.00	$87.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	60	$142.00	$70.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	56	$209.00	$103.85
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	48	43	$375.00	$181.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	26	$209.00	$76.56
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	38	37	$50.00	$2.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$319.00	$158.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$209.00	$103.80
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	31	22	$144.00	$23.62
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	30	27	$224.00	$59.75
36140 Insertion of needle or catheter into an artery of arm or leg	28	26	$805.00	$209.64
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	21	15	$229.00	$106.27
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	21	18	$144.00	$79.82
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	19	16	$70.00	$55.37
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	19	13	$443.00	$148.54
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$77.06	$38.25
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function	18	18	$436.00	$186.07
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	17	15	$228.00	$109.00
37186 Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin	16	14	$2542.00	$1262.02
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	15	14	$289.00	$128.39
37232 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, each additional vessel	15	11	$2256.00	$1121.76
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	15	14	$168.00	$77.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$142.00	$49.96
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	13	13	$227.00	$97.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	429	99	$836.28	$195.12
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	267	170	$567.95	$118.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	211	107	$308.57	$102.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	209	108	$209.41	$69.74
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	209	126	$90.00	$29.86
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	206	128	$32633.52	$6281.11
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	195	125	$596.37	$151.73
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	192	121	$374.79	$73.73
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	182	119	$4822.37	$1283.93
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	153	102	$32165.47	$10131.96
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	128	116	$1014.18	$242.24
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel	77	57	$4470.92	$1344.14
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	71	22	$41.16	$10.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	70	61	$48.00	$2.94
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	43	34	$175.00	$66.16
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	40	21	$136.64	$38.07
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	32	32	$725.68	$176.31
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	31	18	$463.96	$107.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$414.33	$103.00
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	23	22	$195.56	$48.11
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	22	17	$557.40	$126.61
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$215.00	$71.36
36140 Insertion of needle or catheter into an artery of arm or leg	15	13	$1559.60	$237.89
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	15	13	$336.60	$76.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-02

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX K0832

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

030656503 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Laser Surgical Solutions Rgv Llc

2542 Central Palm Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 785826766

Phone: 9569929161

Laser Surgical Solutions Rgv Llc

909 N Jackson Rd, Mcallen, TX 785019357

Phone: 9569929161

Laser Surgical Solutions Rgv Llc

216 N Fm, Rio Grande City, TX 785826207

Phone: 9569929161

Laser Surgical Solutions Rgv Llc

336 S 8th St, Raymondville, TX 785802526

Phone: 9566892456

Secondary Practice Locations

2542 Central Palm Dr

Rio Grande City, TX 785826765

Phone: 9563521008

336 S 8th St

Raymondville, TX 785802526

Phone: 9569929161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Claudia Martinez Ortiz , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093326092

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Maris Paul

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1295516193

Jesus Medina , PA

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1346989720

Physician Assistant

Dr. Cynthia Salinas , MD

Surgery

NPI 1578899498

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 02, 2025

Registered at 909 N JACKSON RD, MCALLEN, TX 785019357 (Tel: 9569929161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2024

Registered at 6201 GREENLEIGH AVE FL 2, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 212202004 (Tel: 4109332704)

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NPI Profile Active November 04, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2015

Registered at 909 N JACKSON RD, MCALLEN, TX 785019357 (Tel: 9569929161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2015

Registered at 909 N JACKSON RD, MCALLEN, TX 785019357 (Tel: 9569929161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 04, 2015

Recorded as JOHN HOVORKA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2015

Surgery (License #K0832 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699710665

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 16, 2006

Last Update: October 02, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

909 N Jackson Rd

Mcallen, TX 785019357

Phone: 9569929161

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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