Quick answers
- Does John W. Hovorka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Hovorka accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does John W. Hovorka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 100 Original Medicare patients and 1,360 services for John W. Hovorka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John W. Hovorka's NPI number?
- 1699710665. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for John W. Hovorka, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 100 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,360 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (37253)279 services
- Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel (37233)115 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes (99153)86 services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)82 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)74 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes73%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where John W. Hovorka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Hovorka at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450119
- Starr County Memorial HospitalRio Grande City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450654
Practice locations
Addresses where John W. Hovorka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2542 Central Palm Dr, Suite 207Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 992‑9161
- 336 S 8th StRaymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689‑2456
- 909 N Jackson RdMcAllen, TX 78501 (956) 992‑9161
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John W. Hovorka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Laser Surgical Solutions RGV LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Preventive Medicinealso
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Laser Surgical Solutions RGV LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699710665 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians