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Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD

(186 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Toledo College of Medicine (1993)

5757 Monclova Road Suite 15
Maumee, OH 43537

(419) 479-5590

Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD is a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Mercy Health, Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital, Mercy Health - Perrysburg Hospital and MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS NORTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

Office Locations

5757 Monclova Road Suite 15
Maumee, OH 43537

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In The News

“Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a neurosurgeon in Toledo, Ohio, driven by personal loss, has issued a warning to the public: avoid alcohol, staying out late, not wearing seat belts, and neglecting...”—"Neurosurgeon Reveals 4 Things to 'Absolutely Avoid' After Working in Trauma", Newsweek, June 2024

“Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, 58, from Ohio, shared his 'Doctor's Take on Drinking Parties' on TikTok, explaining how long it really takes the body to break down alcohol.”—"Surgeon reveals how long it REALLY takes to break down alcohol", Daily Mail Online, January 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

By Affordability:

lumbar spine surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar spine surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

spine surgery procedures

In 2012, Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD had a list price for spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	489
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	61
spinal procedures	88

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	448
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	65
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	78

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	31
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	516
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
nerve procedures	55
spinal procedures	66

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	26
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	34
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	427
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	66
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	435
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	85
spinal procedures	99

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	27
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2017 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	280
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
nerve procedures	51
spinal procedures	51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	296
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	57
spinal procedures	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	299
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
nerve procedures	51
spinal procedures	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	29
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	225
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	62

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2021 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	234
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	199
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Maumee, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	349
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	50
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	249
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	23
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health

Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital

Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health - Perrysburg Hospital

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS NORTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC

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. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, McLaren Health Plan, MultiPlan, Medical Mutual, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Anthem, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), HealthSmart, Ohio Health Choice, Medigold OH, Valor Health Plan OH, CareSource OH, Aetna Better Health OH, Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH, The Health Plan OH, Align Senior Care OH, Immergrun OH, Paramount Commercial OH, CIN-MHS NON-MSSP, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Ohio BWC, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, DOL KY & OH, SummaCare OH, Medicare OH, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA and Payer Provider.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

McLaren Health Plan

MultiPlan

Medical Mutual

HealthSpring

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Anthem

Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

HealthSmart

Ohio Health Choice

Medigold OH

Valor Health Plan OH

CareSource OH

Aetna Better Health OH

Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH

Frontpath Health Coalition OH

The Health Plan OH

Align Senior Care OH

Immergrun OH

Paramount Commercial OH

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

Buckeye Health Plan OH

Ohio BWC

Quality Care Partners PPO OH

DOL KY & OH

SummaCare OH

Medicare OH

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

Payer Provider

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 186 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian F. Hoeflinger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Maumee, OH.

4.73

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Brian Hoeflinger was very thorough very good knowledge of reading my MRI and even actually examined me, I was very impressed. He is a very good doctor and explained it in a way I could understand. I am grateful that he took the time to look at me and come up with a good plan contrary to what I have been told these last three months I am grateful for him thank you.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Hoeflinger is always supportive and empathetic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Professional and educational. Reassuring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Hoeflinger is a excellent doctor.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$7,172 Accurian $178	CD HORIZON $13	$6,981
NUVASIVE, INC.	$4,808 Thoracolumbar $1,888	TLIF $1,425	XLIF $1,200	Cervicothoracic $98	Reline $85	Other $114
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$227 DIVERGENCE-L $153	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $63	CD HORIZON $12
Novocure Inc.	$121 Optune $121
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$55 Neuro-EVD Device, Cranial Access and Drainage $45	CUSA Clarity $11
Other	$114 Spinal Implant $28	General K2M Product Discussion $26	Spine Stimulation $24	PAIN MANAGEMENT $21	DSS $15

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,180
Travel and Lodging	$4,902
Food and Beverage	$2,368
Gift	$46

Biography

Dr. Brian Hoeflinger is a specialist in general surgery and neurosurgery. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Hoeflinger is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including McLaren Health Plan, Anthem, and Medical Mutual. He attended medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Hoeflinger's medical residency was performed at Strong Memorial Hospital. He is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, and Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com.