Quick answers
- Does Carol J. Hedtke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol J. Hedtke 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 Carol J. Hedtke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 84 Original Medicare patients and 4,529 services for Carol J. Hedtke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol J. Hedtke's NPI number?
- 1417999848. 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 Carol J. Hedtke, 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 | 84 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,529 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)429 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)375 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)330 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)215 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)184 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety43%
- Diabetes39%
- Depression36%
Hospitals where Carol J. Hedtke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carol J. Hedtke 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.
- Medical City DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450634
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol J. Hedtke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2535 Charlotte St, Suite 102Denton, TX 76201 (940) 347‑7300
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Denton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denton, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417999848 |
| 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