Quick answers
- Does Brett R. Henderson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brett R. Henderson 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 Brett R. Henderson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 633 services for Brett R. Henderson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brett R. Henderson's NPI number?
- 1598818189. 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 Brett R. Henderson, 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 | 243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 633 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)68 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)49 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)47 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Brett R. Henderson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brett R. Henderson 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.
- Memorial Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320018
- Mountain View Regional Medical CenterLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320085
- Sierra Vista HospitalT Or C, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 321300
- Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLCLas Cruces, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320091
Practice locations
Addresses where Brett R. Henderson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2560 Samaritan Dr, Suite 101Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 265‑0222
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other neurosurgeons in New Mexico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 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) | 1598818189 |
| 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