Physician Profile
Richard J. Hood, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (757) 623-0526
- Email not available
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
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
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
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
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 — 24 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 8
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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
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