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Orthopedic Surgery

Hunter Hood, MD

Works at hospitals in Metairie, LA · New Orleans, LA · Nashville, TN … · Louisiana, Tennessee

Summary

Hunter Hood, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Metairie, LA, New Orleans, LA and Nashville, TN and other places. NPI 1164953485. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hunter Hood, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
9Years since medical school (graduated 2017)
University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGroup practice (+3 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Hunter Hood work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Hunter Hood at 4 hospitals: East Jefferson General Hospital, Touro Infirmary, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Hunter Hood see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Nashville, TN, New Orleans, LA and Metairie, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Hunter Hood's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Hunter Hood accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hunter Hood accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Hunter Hood offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Hunter Hood offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Hunter Hood?
(615) 322-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Hunter Hood's NPI number?
1164953485. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Hunter Hood works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hunter Hood at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hunter Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hunter Hood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
  • Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
  • Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund393 clinicians in the group
  • Crescent City Physicians Inc154 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Graduation year2017
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164953485
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians