Brian James Hood, M.D.
Brian James Hood is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Tulsa, OK with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Brian James Hood, M.D. has been part of the Tulsa medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 3883dNPPES updated 2015-10-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.36%
Oklahoma avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.3 pts)
58.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
351
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
122
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
305
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
66 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brian James Hood's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
325 S Biscayne Blvd Apartment 4216, Miami, FL 33131-2306
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Brian James Hood
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian James Hood for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tulsa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brian James Hood
NPI records show Dr. Hood as active with telehealth listed in Tulsa, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (918) 744-2345.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104-6520
Mailing Address
325 S Biscayne Blvd Apartment 4216, Miami, FL 33131-2306
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