Quick answers
- Does Hector Nazario accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hector Nazario 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 Hector Nazario see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 192 Original Medicare patients and 497 services for Hector Nazario. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hector Nazario's NPI number?
- 1437160827. 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 Hector Nazario, 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 | 192 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 497 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)185 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)38 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)35 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)18 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Hector Nazario works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hector Nazario 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.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060013
- Methodist Dallas Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450051
- Methodist Mansfield Medical CenterMansfield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670023
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-BedfordBedford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450639
Practice locations
Addresses where Hector Nazario is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Suite 270Durango, CO 81301 (970) 764‑3800
- 1411 N Beckley Ave, Suite 268Dallas, TX 75203 (214) 947‑4400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hector Nazario as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado1,225 clinicians in the group
- Medhealth450 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Durango
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durango, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 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) | 1437160827 |
| 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