Quick answers
- Does James L. Hutchison accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Hutchison 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 James L. Hutchison see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 422 Original Medicare patients and 876 services for James L. Hutchison. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Hutchison's NPI number?
- 1275546012. 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 James L. Hutchison, 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 | 422 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 876 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)365 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)65 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)41 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)27 services
- Administration of vaccine (90471)12 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where James L. Hutchison works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Hutchison 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.
- Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260094
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Hutchison is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Branson Hills Pkwy, Suite 130Branson, MO 65616 (417) 348‑8400
- 525 Branson Landing BlvdBranson, MO 65616 (417) 335‑7000
- 525 Branson Landing Blvd, Suite 100Branson, MO 65616 (417) 348‑8646
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Hutchison as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skaggs Community Hospital Association221 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Branson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Branson, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skaggs Community Hospital Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275546012 |
| 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