Quick answers
- Does Richard K. Hood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard K. 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 Richard K. Hood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 647 Original Medicare patients and 11,869 services for Richard K. Hood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard K. Hood's NPI number?
- 1083615272. 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 Richard K. 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 | 647 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,869 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)4,697 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,584 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)791 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)625 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)326 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Richard K. Hood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard K. Hood at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard K. Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20009 Verdana Village Blvd, Unit 103Estero, FL 33928 (419) 221‑6717
- 3530 Kraft Rd, Suite 201Naples, FL 34105 (239) 482‑2663
- 8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd, Suite 1Fort Myers, FL 33919 (239) 482‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard K. Hood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cora Health Services Inc1,136 clinicians in the group
- Orthopedic Center of Florida, Inc48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
Other pain management doctors in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cora Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083615272 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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