William Hood

Internal Medicine physician in Abingdon, Virginia — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
16000 Johnston Memorial Dr
Abingdon, VA 24211
Taxonomy
Surgery
Credential
DO
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2009
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
February 2017

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
    Primary

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

William Hood is an Internal Medicine physician in Abingdon whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 10 Surgery practices in Abingdon carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of William Hood's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 276-258-3600.

GLP-1 access in Abingdon, Virginia

Adult obesity rate
32%
#28 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$199/mo
Typical Virginia telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Virginia Medicaid, obesity indication

About 32% of Virginia adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #28 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 6 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Abingdon. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Virginia telehealth averages about $199/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Virginia options on the best Virginia GLP-1 providers page, browse every Abingdon listing in the Abingdon clinic directory, or read the Virginia Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists William Hood's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. William Hood is listed under Internal Medicine, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 276-258-3600 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, William Hood's primary specialty on file is Internal Medicine, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
William Hood is located at 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211. The phone number listed in the registry is 276-258-3600. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1952539553.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether William Hood is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 276-258-3600 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.