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Elgene Edward Hood Jr., DDS

Q: What is the NPI number for Elgene Hood?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Elgene Hood is 1780767426, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Dentist in Denham Springs, LA · enumerated 2006 · practices at E Edward Hood DDS PC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1780767426

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Elgene Edward Hood Jr.

Credential DDS

Sex Male

Practice address 140 Veterans Blvd, Denham Springs, LA, 70726

Phone (225) 667-0037

Fax (225) 667-0038

Enumeration date Oct 24, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Oct 10, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

122300000X Dentist Dental Providers · License 4078 (LA) Primary

DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees. About the DDS credential

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Elgene Hood?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Elgene Hood is 1780767426, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Elgene Hood practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Denham Springs, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-10-10.