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James S. Hood, MD

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About Dr. Hood

James S. Hood, MD is a healthcare provider in Lafayette, CA specializing in family medicine. James is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 312 Medicare patients across 431 services. The services billed most often include prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm. This provider record is associated with NPI 1316011638.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1988

Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 72599CurrentExpires Jun 2028Since 2000
NPINational Provider Identifier
1316011638Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Hood's specialty?

Dr. Hood is a family doctor in Lafayette, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Hood?

Dr. Hood is listed at 1027 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Hood?

The number on file is (415) 693-8598. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Hood's NPI number?

Dr. Hood's National Provider Identifier is 1316011638. 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

What is Dr. Hood's medical education?

Dr. Hood attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Hood been practicing?

Dr. Hood has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Hood known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hood performs procedures including intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm, removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm and removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

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