Quick answers
- Does Tristan L. Hartzell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tristan L. Hartzell 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 Tristan L. Hartzell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 549 Original Medicare patients and 1,974 services for Tristan L. Hartzell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tristan L. Hartzell's NPI number?
- 1184797110. 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 Tristan L. Hartzell, 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 | 549 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,974 |
| Different services or procedures | 218 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)365 services
- Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope (29848)124 services
- Incision of tendon covering of finger (26055)105 services
- Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies (95911)84 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)83 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Tristan L. Hartzell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tristan L. Hartzell 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.
- Avera Creighton HospitalCreighton, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281331
- Boone County Health CenterAlbion, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281334
- Columbus Community Hospital, IncColumbus, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280111
- Faith HealthNorfolk, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280125
- Providence Medical CenterWayne, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281345
Practice locations
Addresses where Tristan L. Hartzell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2700 W Norfolk AveNorfolk, NE 68701
- 2700 W Norfolk Ave, Faith Regional HlthNorfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371‑4880
- 2701 W Norfolk AveNorfolk, NE 68701
- 47452 268 Ave, Suite CHumphrey, NE 68642 (402) 923‑0150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tristan L. Hartzell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Faith Regional Physician Services LLC195 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other hand surgeons in Nebraska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Faith Regional Physician Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184797110 |
| 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