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Dr. Bold Hood, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Louisville, KY

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hood, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Bold Hood, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Hood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hood’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hood’s office.

    Is Dr. Hood board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Bold Hood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hood speak?

    Dr. Hood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hood typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hood diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hood. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hood typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bold Hood may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hood accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Hood in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Integrated Home Care Services

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hood's office located?

    Dr. Bold Hood's Primary Practice

    200 Abraham Flexner Way

    Louisville, KY 40202

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    Dr. Bold Hood's Practice 2

    1903 W Hebron Ln

    Shepherdsville, KY 40165

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hood affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hood has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital,Lexington, KY
    Taylor Regional Hospital,Campbellsville, KY
    Hope 97 Llc,Lehigh Acres, FL
    Uf Health Shands Hospital,Gainesville, FL

    What is Dr. Hood's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225081532.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hood?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hood

    What is Dr. Bold Hood's specialty?

    Dr. Hood is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Louisville, KY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Bold Hood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hood is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Jackson North Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Bold Hood accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Bold Hood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bold Hood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bold Hood?

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hood's office located?

    Dr. Hood's offices are located in Louisville, KY and Shepherdsville, KY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bold Hood have?

    Dr. Bold Hood is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.