Brian S Hood, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Fremont, MI

Brian S Hood, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Fremont, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Newaygo County General Hospital Association and his current practice location is 230 W. Oak St., Fremont, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 924-4200.

Brian S Hood is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101012329) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023009453.

Contact Information

Brian S Hood, DO
230 W. Oak St.,
Fremont, MI 49412-1597
(231) 924-4200
(231) 924-4064

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian S Hood
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location230 W. Oak St., Fremont, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Brian S Hood attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023009453
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133131998
  • Enrollment ID: I20060615000347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian S Hood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023009453NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 5101012329 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Visiting Nurse Services Of Western MichiganGrand rapids, MIHome health agency
Spectrum Health Gerber MemorialFremont, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Newaygo County General Hospital Association488050305139

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Brian S Hood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235188673
PECOS PAC ID: 4587568647
Enrollment ID: O20031121000091
Entity NameNewaygo County General Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750404927
PECOS PAC ID: 4880503051
Enrollment ID: O20040423001232

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Brian S Hood is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Brian S Hood, DO
100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Ph: () -
Brian S Hood, DO
230 W. Oak St.,
Fremont, MI 49412-1597

Ph: (231) 924-4200

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Practice Location: 230 W. Oak St., Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231-924-4200    Fax: 231-924-4064

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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