Gates E Hoover, M.D.
Gates E Hoover is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Salem, VA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gates E Hoover, M.D. has been part of the Salem medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 242dNPPES updated 2025-09-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better68.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
223
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
306
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,103
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $835k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$113 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gates E Hoover's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board certified · Sep 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
213 S Jefferson St Ste 1006, Roanoke, VA 24011-1713
Differs from practice location
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Gates E Hoover
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gates E Hoover for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gates E Hoover
NPI records show Dr. Hoover as active with telehealth listed in Salem, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 387-0441.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1955 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153-3109
Mailing Address
213 S Jefferson St Ste 1006, Roanoke, VA 24011-1713
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