General Hood, M.D.
NPI 1497997274 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
General Hood, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1497997274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497997274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036122745 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$181 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010Phone: (708) 456-0100Fax: (708) 756-4026
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-25
- Last updated
- 2022-04-13
- Certified
- 2022-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is General Hood's NPI number?
- General Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497997274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is General Hood's specialty?
- General Hood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is General Hood located?
- General Hood's practice location on file with NPPES is 2103 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-3319.
- What is General Hood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for General Hood is (847) 471-2423.
- Does General Hood accept Medicare?
- General Hood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is General Hood's NPI active?
- Yes — General Hood's NPI (1497997274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.