Quick answers
- Does Robert F. Hardy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert F. Hardy 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 Robert F. Hardy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 127 services for Robert F. Hardy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert F. Hardy's NPI number?
- 1538670963. 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 Robert F. Hardy, 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 | 111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 127 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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%
- Arthritis74%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Anxiety41%
Hospitals where Robert F. Hardy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert F. Hardy 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.
- Holmes Regional Medical CenterMelbourne, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100019
- Palm Bay HospitalPalm Bay, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100316
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert F. Hardy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1350 Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 (321) 434‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert F. Hardy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Brevard Physician Associates PLLC216 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiology Assistantprimary
Other anesthesiologist assistants in Melbourne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Melbourne, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Brevard Physician Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538670963 |
| 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