Quick answers
- Does Ronald Hugate Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald Hugate Jr. 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 Ronald Hugate Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 911 services for Ronald Hugate Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ronald Hugate Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1275514960. 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 Ronald Hugate Jr., 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 911 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)171 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)130 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)105 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)58 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure63%
- Osteoporosis27%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Ronald Hugate Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald Hugate Jr. 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.
- AdventHealth LittletonLittleton, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060113
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060013
- Sky Ridge Medical CenterLone Tree, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060112
Practice locations
Addresses where Ronald Hugate Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 640 Plaza Dr, Suite 300Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (303) 233‑1223
- 660 Golden Ridge Rd, Suite 250Golden, CO 80401 (303) 233‑1223
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ronald Hugate Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center PC308 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Highlands Ranch
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Highlands Ranch, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 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) | 1275514960 |
| 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