David C Hood, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Port Richey, FL

David C Hood, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Port Richey, Florida. He went to University Of South Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice West Coast Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc and his current practice location is 11031 Us Highway 19, Bldg. I, Suite 104, Port Richey, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 819-0368.

David C Hood is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME 98470) 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 1831303064.

Contact Information

David C Hood, MD
11031 Us Highway 19, Bldg. I, Suite 104,
Port Richey, FL 34668-2213
(727) 819-0368
(727) 819-8080

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid C Hood
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience22 Years
Location11031 Us Highway 19, Port Richey, Florida
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:
  • David C Hood attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831303064
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608952494
  • Enrollment ID: I20080319000236

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David C Hood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831303064NPI-NPPES
ME 98470OtherFLMEDICAL LICENSE
001510400MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology ME 98470 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FLHospital
Morton Plant Mease Healthcare CountrysideSafety harbor, FLHospital
Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Coast Ear, Nose And Throat, Inc094126010319

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. David C Hood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Coast Ear, Nose & Throat, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346229440
PECOS PAC ID: 0941260103
Enrollment ID: O20041013000380

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. David C 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
David C Hood, MD
1330 S Fort Harrison Ave,
Clearwater, FL 33756-3313

Ph: (727) 216-0700
David C Hood, MD
11031 Us Highway 19, Bldg. I, Suite 104,
Port Richey, FL 34668-2213

Ph: (727) 819-0368

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