Quick answers
- Does Ruo-Qi Hu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruo-Qi Hu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ruo-Qi Hu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 261 Original Medicare patients and 1,694 services for Ruo-Qi Hu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruo-Qi Hu's NPI number?
- 1144276072. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ruo-Qi Hu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 261 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,694 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)601 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)473 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)228 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)210 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)80 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes64%
- Heart failure63%
- Arthritis59%
Hospitals where Ruo-Qi Hu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruo-Qi Hu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260077
- SSM Health Depaul Hospital St LouisBridgeton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260104
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260091
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruo-Qi Hu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10004 Kennerly Rd, Suite 103aSaint Louis, MO 63128 (314) 447‑9600
- 10010 Kennerly RdSaint Louis, MO 63128 (314) 447‑9600
- 12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 447‑9600
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144276072 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians