Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dozier Hood, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Fayetteville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
1240 HIGHWAY 54 W BLDG 700 STE 710, Fayetteville, GA 30214
7709912800
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1023015195 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hood from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hood

Dr. Dozier Hood is an otolaryngology specialist in Fayetteville, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hood performed 2,289 Medicare services across 1,792 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hood received a total of $346,374 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hood is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in GA $346,374 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,289
Medicare services
Top 13% in GA for otolaryngology
1,792
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~109 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
380 $94 $250
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
361 $62 $150
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
297 $8 $60
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
251 $27 $120
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
242 $12 $50
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
229 $79 $255
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
157 $92 $400
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
143 $117 $337
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
131 $135 $500
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
35 $34 $100
Nasal and throat exam with endoscope
A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway.
26 $85 $400
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
24 $99 $600
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
13 $192 $808
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$346,374
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $49,482/year across 7 years
Top 0% in GA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
79
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$343,497 (99.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,877 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$383
2023
$343,708
2022
$198
2021
$1,536
2020
$166
2019
$140
2018
$244

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$145
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$114
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$62
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$26
Resmed Corp
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 84.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$343,497
Stryker Corporation
$1,610
GENZYME CORPORATION
$361
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$154
OptiNose US, Inc.
$130
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$114
Olympus America Inc.
$57
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$55
Optinose US, Inc.
$47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$40
kaleo, Inc.
$32
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.
$26
Covidien LP
$21
ALK-Abello, Inc
$20
Resmed Corp
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$13
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$13
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$11
Ambu Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSENSE · AUVI-Q · CIPRODEX · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · INSPIRE · LATERA · LigaSure · NSE - NASOPORE OTOPORE · NUCALA · Odactra · Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SHAVER BLADE · SHAVER SYSTEM · SMR BIPOLAR · SUNOSI · TYPE A DIEGO ELITE · Tapestry · VIVAER STYLUS · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for otolaryngology in GA.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
58.8
County median income
$108,986
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hood is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in GA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of GA peers, with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hood experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hood performed 380 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hood receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hood received a total of $346,374 from 25 companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hood's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Fayetteville?
Dr. Hood's average Medicare payment per service is $64. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hood) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →