Karen Hood, PA-C
NPI 1659322824 · Physician Assistant · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Hood, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1659322824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659322824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0927 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
345 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $73 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 63 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 61 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $135 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 26 | $28 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 51 | 33 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 48 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 18 |
| Pregabalin | 13 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 11 | 11 |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-13
- Last updated
- 2016-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Hood's NPI number?
- Karen Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659322824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Hood's specialty?
- Karen Hood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Hood located?
- Karen Hood's practice location on file with NPPES is 3100 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612-8106.
- What is Karen Hood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Hood is (919) 788-8797.
- Does Karen Hood accept Medicare?
- Karen Hood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Hood's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Hood's NPI (1659322824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.