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Dr. Dozier Hood, MD

Dr. Dozier Hood, MD

Stockbridge, GA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hood, Otolaryngologist in Stockbridge, GA?

    Dr. Dozier Hood, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Stockbridge, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Hood graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, General Surgery; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Hood is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hood’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hood’s office at (770) 389-0000.

    Where did Dr. Hood go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, General Surgery; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Emory University School Of Med | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hood board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dozier Hood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Hood speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hood treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing in throat
    • Esophageal swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Hood perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Hood performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Salivary Gland
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Fine needle aspiration salivary gland
    • Parotid gland biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
    • 42400: Biopsy of salivary gland; needle

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Does Dr. Hood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 389-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hood accept in Stockbridge, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hood's office located?

    Dr. Dozier Hood's Primary Practice

    830 Eagles Landing Pkwy Ste 102

    Stockbridge, GA 30281

    (770) 389-0000

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    Dr. Dozier Hood's Practice 2

    1240 Highway 54 W Ste 710 Bldg 700

    Fayetteville, GA 30214

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    Dr. Dozier Hood's Practice 3

    1218 W Paces Ferry Rd NW Ste 208

    Atlanta, GA 30327

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    What is Dr. Hood's NPI number?An 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 1023015195.

    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. Dozier Hood's specialty?

    Dr. Hood is a Otolaryngologist near Stockbridge, GA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Hood to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hood is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Emory Decatur Hospital 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

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    Is Dozier Hood accepting new patients in Stockbridge, GA?

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

    Does Dr. Dozier Hood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office at (770) 389-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dozier Hood?

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office at (770) 389-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dozier Hood have?

    Dr. Dozier Hood is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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