Quick answers
- Does Rodney G. Hood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rodney G. Hood accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rodney G. Hood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 385 services for Rodney G. Hood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rodney G. Hood's NPI number?
- 1033102959. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rodney G. Hood, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 74 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 385 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)153 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)128 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)82 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes59%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rodney G. Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 292 Euclid Ave, Suite 210San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 662‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rodney G. Hood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.297 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033102959 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians