Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Hovorka, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1699710665
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
909 N Jackson RD
McAllen, TX 785019357
(956) 992-9161
fax (956) 992-9174
Additional location
2542 Central Palm Dr
Rio Grande City, TX 785826765
(956) 352-1008
Additional location
336 S 8Th St
Raymondville, TX 785802526

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 2, 2025
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K0832
Medicaid
TX #030656503

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699710665. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,743
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,016,386
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 529 61 $163
37233 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel 215 63 $996
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 194 117 $95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 194 84 $86
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 149 53 $10
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 136 65 $37
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 118 95 $226
37186 Secondary removal and dissolving of blood clot from artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance 111 63 $1,133
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 109 63 $116
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel 108 63 $8,436

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in McAllen Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 45× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$556
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PolyNovo North America LLC 3 $214.04
Kerecis Limited 1 $132.62
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $128.38
Teleflex LLC 1 $64.19
Tactile Systems Technology INC 1 $16.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$556

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
849
Patients
362
Total drug cost
$118,193
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 305 128 $9,060
Cilostazol Generic 201 89 $5,979
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 161 72 $2,335
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 139 60 $99,933
Gabapentin Generic 30 13 $565
Pentoxifylline Generic 13 0 $321

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Hovorka's medical specialty?
Dr. John Hovorka practices Surgery Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. John Hovorka practice?
Dr. John Hovorka practices at 909 N Jackson RD, McAllen, TX 785019357. Office phone: 9569929161.
What is Dr. John Hovorka's NPI?
Dr. John Hovorka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699710665, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Hovorka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Hovorka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Hovorka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (HCPCS 37253); Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel (HCPCS 37233); Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93923). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.