Quick answers
- Does Joy L. Huddleston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joy L. Huddleston 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 Joy L. Huddleston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 7,759 Original Medicare patients and 45,987 services for Joy L. Huddleston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joy L. Huddleston's NPI number?
- 1265432215. 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 Joy L. Huddleston, 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 | 7,759 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 45,987 |
| Different services or procedures | 173 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)25,529 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)6,890 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)2,622 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)1,000 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)721 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Joy L. Huddleston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joy L. Huddleston 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.
- Cape Canaveral HospitalCocoa Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100177
- Holmes Regional Medical CenterMelbourne, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100019
- Palm Bay HospitalPalm Bay, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100316
- Parrish Medical CenterTitusville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100028
- Viera HospitalMelbourne, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100315
Practice locations
Addresses where Joy L. Huddleston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 16; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1223 Gateway DrMelbourne, FL 32901 (321) 725‑4500
- 1251 Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 (321) 434‑3420
- 1350 Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 (321) 434‑7000
- 1425 Malabar Rd NEPalm Bay, FL 32907 (321) 434‑8000
- 1810 Eldron Blvd SEPalm Bay, FL 32909 (321) 434‑1981
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joy L. Huddleston as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Health First Medical Group, LLC711 clinicians in the group
- Brevard Physician Associates PLLC216 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Melbourne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Melbourne, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Health First Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265432215 |
| 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