Quick answers
- Does James L. Hood Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Hood Jr. 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 James L. Hood Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 1,002 services for James L. Hood Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Hood Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1548556244. 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 James L. Hood Jr., 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,002 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)825 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)128 services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes (97165)46 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Anxiety33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Osteoporosis26%
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Hood Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Line Ave, Suite 100Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 635‑3052
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Hood Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Musculoskeletal Institute of Louisiana LLC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Louisiana →
Other occupational therapists in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Musculoskeletal Institute of Louisiana LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OT |
|---|---|
| School | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548556244 |
| 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