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Edit this profileWhere to find Clifton R. Hood, DO
- Bellefontaine location main office
1134 N Main St, Suite 3100, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 - Duluth location
400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805 - Chillicothe location
272 Hospital Rd Ste G70, Chillicothe, OH 45601
About Dr. Hood
Clifton R. Hood, DO is a healthcare provider in Bellefontaine, OH specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Clifton trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1980. Clifton is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811982085.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (937) 592-9799
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1134 N MAIN ST SUITE 3100
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805
272 Hospital Rd Ste G70
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
Most searched conditions
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hood specialize in?
Dr. Hood is an ENT doctor in Bellefontaine, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hood located?
Dr. Hood is listed at 1134 N Main St Suite 3100, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hood's phone number?
The number on file is (937) 592-9799. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hood?
Dr. Hood's National Provider Identifier is 1811982085. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hood go to medical school?
Dr. Hood attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hood have?
Dr. Hood has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hood do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hood performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hood's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hood. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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