Quick answers
- Does Hector J. Marchand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hector J. Marchand 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 J. Marchand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 617 Original Medicare patients and 2,027 services for Hector J. Marchand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hector J. Marchand's NPI number?
- 1538181359. 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 J. Marchand, 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 | 617 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,027 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,025 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)230 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)159 services
- Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)144 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)139 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%
- Ischemic heart disease65%
- Arthritis46%
- Atrial fibrillation37%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Hector J. Marchand works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hector J. Marchand 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.
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
- Northwest Health - StarkeKnox, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150102
- Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Hector J. Marchand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 102 E Culver RdKnox, IN 46534 (574) 772‑6231
- 104 E Culver RdKnox, IN 46534
- 1331 State StLa Porte, IN 46350
- 1509 State StLa Porte, IN 46350 (219) 326‑5700
- 3777 N Frontage Rd, Suite 700Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 878‑3217
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hector J. Marchand as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Porter Physician Services LLC99 clinicians in the group
- La Porte Clinic Company LLC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Indiana →
Other cardiologists in Knox
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knox, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Porter Physician Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538181359 |
| 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