Lamar Hood, PA-C
NPI 1932501376 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lamar Hood, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1932501376).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932501376
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2183 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
82 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic Repair of Shoulder Joint, Total Shoulder23472 | 34 | $178 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 34 | $155 |
| Shaving of Part of Shoulder Bone and Repair of Ligament Using an Endoscope29826 | 14 | $22 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $22–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 141 | 70 |
| Cephalexin | 56 | 39 |
| Mupirocin | 46 | 46 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 33 | 31 |
| Celecoxib | 22 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 14 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 7 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-09-17
- Last updated
- 2025-10-24
- Certified
- 2025-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lamar Hood's NPI number?
- Lamar Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932501376, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lamar Hood's specialty?
- Lamar Hood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lamar Hood located?
- Lamar Hood's practice location on file with NPPES is 9291 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406-9126.
- What is Lamar Hood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lamar Hood is (843) 764-1730.
- Does Lamar Hood accept Medicare?
- Lamar Hood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lamar Hood's NPI active?
- Yes — Lamar Hood's NPI (1932501376) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.