2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1467451724 MD
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MARION HOOD, MD

Obstetrics Physician in PALMETTO, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Industry payments
$138.92
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARION HOOD, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALMETTO, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 106 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $138.92 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARION HOOD, MD filed 1,071 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALMETTO, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARION HOOD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MARION HOOD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2005

NPI 1467451724

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,071 236% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Georgia

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MARION HOOD, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in PALMETTO, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1467451724. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MARION HOOD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 643 MAIN ST, PALMETTO, GA, 30268, with a listed phone of (770) 436-4644. NPI 1467451724 was issued on 07/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOOD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,071 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

643 MAIN ST
PALMETTO, GA 30268

Provider Details

NPI 1467451724
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARION HOOD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,071
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,442
Total Day Supply
72,760
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
104
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Lisinopril
84
Metformin Hcl
48
Hydrochlorothiazide
47
Levothyroxine Sodium
35
Simvastatin
26
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
25
Pravastatin Sodium
25
Metoprolol Tartrate
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How MARION HOOD, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

MARION HOOD, MD's 1,071 claims are above the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOOD.

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARION HOOD, MD's specialty?
MARION HOOD, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in PALMETTO, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARION HOOD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARION HOOD, MD wrote 1,071 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is MARION HOOD, MD located?
MARION HOOD, MD is located at 643 MAIN ST, PALMETTO, GA, 30268. Phone: (770) 436-4644.
What is MARION HOOD, MD's NPI number?
MARION HOOD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467451724, issued on 07/19/2005.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARION HOOD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARION HOOD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARION HOOD, MD accept Medicare?
MARION HOOD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,071 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARION HOOD, MD's credentials?
MARION HOOD, MD's NPI is 1467451724 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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