Quick answers
- Does Joshua Hood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua 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 Joshua Hood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 30 Original Medicare patients and 33 services for Joshua Hood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua Hood's NPI number?
- 1457031189. 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 Joshua 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 33 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)14 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%
- Arthritis73%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety40%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Joshua Hood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua 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.
- Hale County HospitalGreensboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010095
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2700 Hospital DrNorthport, AL 35476 (205) 333‑4500
- 508 Greene St, Suite 2Greensboro, AL 36744 (334) 624‑3024
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Hood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Relias Emergency Medicine Specialists of Northport, LLC21 clinicians in the group
- Hale County Hospital19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Northport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Northport, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Relias Emergency Medicine Specialists of Northport, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457031189 |
| 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