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- 885 Kempsville Rd Ste 221, Norfolk, VA 23502
About Dr. Hood
Richard J. Hood, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Norfolk, VA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Richard trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,812 Medicare patients across 2,429 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of ear using a microscope, and test to assess middle ear function. This provider record is associated with NPI 1598766792.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (757) 623-0526
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
885 KEMPSVILLE RD STE 221
Norfolk, VA 23502
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
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
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
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
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
Head & Neck
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
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
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,429 services · 1,812 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
191 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
459 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
245 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone | Treatment | 92552 |
148 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition | Treatment | 92556 |
136 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
123 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
121 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
102 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words | Treatment | 92555 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Norfolk 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard J. Hood's specialty?
Richard J. Hood is an otolaryngology (ent) in Norfolk, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard J. Hood?
Richard J. Hood is listed at 885 Kempsville Rd Ste 221, Norfolk, VA 23502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Richard J. Hood?
The number on file is (757) 623-0526. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Hood's NPI number?
Richard J. Hood's National Provider Identifier is 1598766792. 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 Richard J. Hood's education?
Richard J. Hood attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard J. Hood been practicing?
Richard J. Hood has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard J. Hood known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Hood performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard J. Hood confirmed this information?
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