MICHAEL A. HOOD MD – NPI #1124134952
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

MICHAEL HOOD is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WEST MEMPHIS, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124134952 to MICHAEL HOOD on August 22, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Apr 06, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL HOOD below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL A. HOOD

NPI Number
1124134952
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL A. HOOD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
200 WEST BROADWAY
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
Phone: (870) 394-7010 Fax: (870) 394-7001
1 Other location(s):
511 Market Blvd Ste 103
Collierville, TN 38017-2360
Phone: (901) 850-1150
Fax: (901) 850-1102
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 06, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 TN 47186

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL HOOD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      6019 WALNUT GROVE ROAD
      MEMPHIS, TN 38120
    • SAINT FRANCIS BARTLETT MEDICAL CENTER
      2986 KATE BOND RD
      BARTLETT, TN 38133
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
      5959 PARK AVE
      MEMPHIS, TN 38119

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