Dr. Hunter Hood, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Hunter Hood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. Hood performed 33 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#79 in Tennessee) and 27 hip replacements (#55 in Tennessee), for a combined total of 60 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
33 verified cases
#79 in Tennessee
Hip Replacement
27 verified cases
#55 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hood

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (60 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Hood, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 615-322-5000
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
NPI: 1164953485
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 9 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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