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 patients | 2,340 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,551 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)646 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)587 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)438 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)310 services
- 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).
- 55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114 (617) 724‑0287
- 67 Corporate Dr, Bldg APortsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 431‑5529
- 71 Needham StNewton, MA 02461 (857) 598‑4460
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
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558867960 |
| 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