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Diagnostic Radiology

Charles M. Hood, MD

Works at hospitals in Oak Bluffs, MA · Boston, MA · Newton, MA … · Massachusetts, New Hampshire

Summary

Dr. Charles M. Hood, MD is a radiologist at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 724-0287. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles M. Hood had 2,340 Original Medicare patients and 4,551 services. NPI 1558867960. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles M. Hood, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Charles M. Hood accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Charles M. 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 Charles M. Hood see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,340 Original Medicare patients and 4,551 services for Charles M. Hood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles M. Hood's NPI number?
1558867960. 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 Charles M. 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 patients2,340
Services billed to Medicare4,551
Different services or procedures95
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)646 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)587 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)438 services
  4. Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)310 services
  5. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)289 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Anxiety45%
  • Depression42%

Hospitals where Charles M. Hood works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles M. 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.

  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital IncOak Bluffs, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221300
  • Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
  • Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
  • North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
  • Wentworth-Douglass HospitalDover, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300018

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles M. Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles M. Hood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group
  • Mass General Brigham Urgent Care LLC102 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558867960
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians