Quick answers
- Does Ariel M. Hurtado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ariel M. Hurtado 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 Ariel M. Hurtado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 11,355 services for Ariel M. Hurtado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ariel M. Hurtado's NPI number?
- 1255659181. 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 Ariel M. Hurtado, 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 | 317 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,355 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)8,800 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)483 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)294 services
- Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch (64640)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)210 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%
- Arthritis74%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Depression26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ariel M. Hurtado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 225 N Jackson AveSan Jose, CA 95116 (408) 347‑4099
- 930 Sunnyslope Rd, Suite A4Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 630‑5754
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ariel M. Hurtado as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cep America - Anesthesia PC849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in San Jose
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Jose, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cep America - Anesthesia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255659181 |
| 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
- 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