Quick answers
- Does William A. Hood accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says William A. Hood may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does William A. Hood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 38 services for William A. Hood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William A. Hood's NPI number?
- 1326052119. 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 William A. 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 38 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
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 cholesterol72%
Hospitals where William A. Hood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William A. 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.
- Merit Health River OaksFlowood, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250138
- Merit Health Women's HospitalFlowood, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 250136
- St Dominic-Jackson Memorial HospitalJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250048
Practice locations
Addresses where William A. Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1020 River Oaks DrFlowood, MS 39232
- 1020 River Oaks DrJackson, MS 39232
- 1020 River Oaks Dr, Suite 430Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 932‑3130
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Flowood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flowood, MS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326052119 |
| 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