Quick answers
- Does Howard H. Hood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard H. 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 Howard H. Hood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 149 services for Howard H. Hood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard H. Hood's NPI number?
- 1881630218. 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 Howard H. 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 149 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)19 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)18 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)16 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard H. Hood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2306 Rayford RdSpring, TX 77386 (281) 453‑7777
- 837 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Suite 111Houston, TX 77090 (281) 453‑7150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard H. Hood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston ER Physicians, LLC11 clinicians in the group
- Rayford ER Group PLLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Spring
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spring, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston ER Physicians, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881630218 |
| 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