William Hood, DO
NPI 1952539553 · Gastroenterology Physician · Abingdon, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Hood, DO is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Abingdon, VA (NPI 1952539553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952539553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL1256 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
495 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 113 | $230 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 85 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $87 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 33 | $79 |
| Dilation of Esophagus43450 | 32 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 197 | 73 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 56 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 51 | 13 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 41 | 38 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 34 | — |
| Colestipol Hcl | 31 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$195 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-23
- Last updated
- 2017-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Hood's NPI number?
- William Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952539553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Hood's specialty?
- William Hood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Hood located?
- William Hood's practice location on file with NPPES is 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211-7664.
- What is William Hood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Hood is (276) 258-3600.
- Does William Hood accept Medicare?
- William Hood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Hood's NPI active?
- Yes — William Hood's NPI (1952539553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.