Quick answers
- Does Barbara K. Hayes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara K. Hayes 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 Barbara K. Hayes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 352 services for Barbara K. Hayes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Barbara K. Hayes's NPI number?
- 1598005092. 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 Barbara K. Hayes, 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 352 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)101 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)86 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)42 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 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%
- Diabetes50%
- Arthritis49%
- Depression42%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Barbara K. Hayes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barbara K. Hayes 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.
- El Campo Memorial HospitalEl Campo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450694
- Matagorda Regional Medical CenterBay City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450465
- Palacios Community Medical CenterPalacios, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451332
Practice locations
Addresses where Barbara K. Hayes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1513 4th StPalacios, TX 77465 (361) 972‑0095
- 2205 Ave KBay City, TX 77414 (979) 323‑9752
- 320 Main StPalacios, TX 77465 (361) 972‑0095
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Barbara K. Hayes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Leaders and Associates, PLLC14 clinicians in the group
- Matagorda Family Practice, PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Palacios
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palacios, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Leaders and Associates, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598005092 |
| 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