Quick answers
- Does Rudy L. Van Hemert accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rudy L. Van Hemert 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 Rudy L. Van Hemert see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,671 Original Medicare patients and 5,742 services for Rudy L. Van Hemert. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rudy L. Van Hemert's NPI number?
- 1598856460. 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 Rudy L. Van Hemert, 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 | 1,671 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,742 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)839 services
- Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast (72141)505 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)481 services
- Mri scan of pelvis without contrast (72195)459 services
- Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (72146)454 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Depression36%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Rudy L. Van Hemert works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rudy L. Van Hemert 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.
- Jefferson Regional Medical CenterPine Bluff, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040071
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
- White County Medical CenterSearcy, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040014
- White River Medical CenterBatesville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040119
Practice locations
Addresses where Rudy L. Van Hemert is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Childrens Way, 653 Childrens UniversityLittle Rock, AR 72202 (501) 364‑1100
- 4301 W Markam StLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 686‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rudy L. Van Hemert as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598856460 |
| 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