Quick answers
- Does Nicholas L. Hugentobler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas L. Hugentobler 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 Nicholas L. Hugentobler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 669 Original Medicare patients and 12,143 services for Nicholas L. Hugentobler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas L. Hugentobler's NPI number?
- 1508096116. 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 Nicholas L. Hugentobler, 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 | 669 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,143 |
| Different services or procedures | 130 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, amplified probe technique (87798)3,316 services
- Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique (87481)1,168 services
- Xwrap, per square centimeter (Q4204)1,112 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)958 services
- Membrane graft or membrane wrap, per square centimeter (Q4205)836 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes34%
- Depression28%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Nicholas L. Hugentobler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas L. Hugentobler 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.
- Animas Surgical Hospital, LLCDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060117
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060013
- Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061327
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas L. Hugentobler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2095 N Dolores RdCortez, CO 81321 (970) 564‑8086
- 270 E 8th Ave, Suite N102Durango, CO 81301 (970) 903‑9853
- 4740 N Butler AveFarmington, NM 87401 (505) 324‑6300
- 4760 N Butler AveFarmington, NM 87401 (505) 324‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas L. Hugentobler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Taylor G Wright PC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Cortez
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cortez, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Taylor G Wright PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508096116 |
| 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