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ALFRED J HOCKLEY III M.D.
NPI 1235147810
Dermatology in New Braunfels, TX

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2154 GABRIELS PL STE 103, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130(833) 353-2875(833) 518-3378 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Alfred J Hockley Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALFRED J HOCKLEY III M.D. (NPI 1235147810) is an individual dermatology provider in New Braunfels, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1473) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235147810
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameALFRED J HOCKLEY IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address2154 GABRIELS PL STE 103New Braunfels, TX 78130-5475
Mailing Address2154 Gabriels Pl Ste 103New Braunfels, TX 78130-5475 · (833) 353-2875 · Fax (833) 518-3378
Phone(833) 353-2875
Fax(833) 518-3378
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1235147810 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K1473
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
2154 GABRIELS PL STE 103, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alfred J Hockley Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2860475464
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050831000597
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alfred Hockley reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Elect Dermatology PLLC
Same address
Dermatology
2154 GABRIELS PL STE 103
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184110801 (415) 802-1310

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
670 services377 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
510 services124 patients
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area 77280
This procedure involves gathering essential information to create the best radiation treatment plan for a specific area. It includes scanning the treatment area and using this data to calculate the precise dose of radiation needed to target the disease effectively, while sparing healthy tissue.
389 services30 patients
High dose rate electronic brachytherapy, external 0394T
High Dose Rate Electronic Brachytherapy (HDR EBT) is a precise form of radiation therapy. It involves placing a tiny source of radiation directly into the area needing treatment. This allows a high dose of radiation to be delivered directly to the area, while reducing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
321 services22 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
257 services186 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
209 services169 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78130 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
86%3,745 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
2%1,440 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
5%2,584 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
5%1,418 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 843 patients
79%843 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
47%843 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Psoriasis: Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention for Patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on a Biological Immune Response Modifier
Percentage of patients whose providers are ensuring active tuberculosis prevention either through yearly negative standard tuberculosis screening tests or are reviewing the patient's history to determine if they have had appropriate management for a recent or…
2%58 patients
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
59%181 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,440 patients
0%1,440 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. STEPHEN GEORGE STAHR M.D.
Dermatology
2154 GABRIELS PL STE 103
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (833) 353-2875
ELECT DERMATOLOGY PLLC
Dermatology
2154 GABRIELS PL STE 103
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Guadalupe County (415) 802-1310

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alfred Hockley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alfred Hockley is 1235147810. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is Alfred Hockley located?

Alfred Hockley practices at 2154 Gabriels Pl Ste 103, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The listed phone number is (833) 353-2875.

What is Alfred Hockley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Alfred Hockley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alfred Hockley is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alfred Hockley's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alfred Hockley reassigns Medicare benefits to Elect Dermatology PLLC (New Braunfels, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alfred Hockley's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alfred Hockley accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Alfred Hockley as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alfred Hockley was last updated on February 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.