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Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Professional interests include: peripheral neuropathy, Botox injection, injections, and more.
11606 City Hall Promenade Suite 205
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation).

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Office Locations

Address:

11606 City Hall Promenade Suite 205
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Some issues Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2016

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL were nerve block, spinal procedures, pain management and injections.

doctor visit 72
injections 30
nerve block 33
pain management 30
spinal procedures 33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2016

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD.

Gender
Male 6
Female 11
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65
65 to 74 9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD From 2013 - 2016

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 23
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 2
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 13
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

He completed residency at Temple University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Temple University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Florida

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Cigna-HealthSpring, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Extra, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, TRICARE, Coventry, Blue California, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Blue Choice, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, US Family Health Plan, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Choice Care Network - ChoiceCare Network PPO, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus, Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO), Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select, Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions, Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Aetna - LM Healthworks, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, Aetna - Aetna Select, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Flexible Blue II, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service), Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO, Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Vision, Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Texas CHIP, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - MCOA 7500, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Signature, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Assure, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Blue Care Network of Michigan - BCN Advantage HMO-POS, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Young Adult Blue Max, Aetna - Signature Administrators, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access, Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Better Health, Blue Care Network of Michigan - OneBlue, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Vitality, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II and Blue Care Network of Michigan - Keep Fit.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Cigna-HealthSpring
United Healthcare Options PPO
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
TRICARE Standard
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE Extra
Aetna Aexcel Plus
Aetna Aexcel
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pembroke Pines, FL. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andre Christopher Hobbs, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Vertos Medical, Inc. $398 mild Device Kit
$398
Stryker Corporation $208 SPINEJACK
$208
Flowonix Medical Incorporated $57
$57
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $17 Gel One-Knees
$17
Nevro Corp. $16 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
$16
Other $51 SCS IPGs
$15 		S-Series
$14 		SUBSYS
$6
$16
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $691
Entertainment $57

Biography

Dr. Andre Hobbs sees patients in Miramar, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. His medical specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine. His areas of expertise include peripheral neuropathy, peripheral nerve block, and joint injections. Dr. Hobbs has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He accepts Blue California, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. For his professional training, Dr. Hobbs completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Temple University. He speaks Spanish. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Hobbs is accepting new patients at his office in Pembroke Pines, FL.

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