Quick answers
- Does Rick G. Hummel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rick G. Hummel 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 Rick G. Hummel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 298 Original Medicare patients and 2,122 services for Rick G. Hummel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rick G. Hummel's NPI number?
- 1609955483. 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 Rick G. Hummel, 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 | 298 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,122 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)803 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)398 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)382 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)146 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)95 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Heart failure75%
- High cholesterol66%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Depression42%
Hospitals where Rick G. Hummel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rick G. Hummel 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.
- Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
- Christian Hospital NortheastSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260180
- Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260020
- Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260108
Practice locations
Addresses where Rick G. Hummel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11155 Dunn Rd, 201nSaint Louis, MO 63136 (314) 741‑1400
- 7212 Balson AveSaint Louis, MO 63130
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rick G. Hummel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aging Well Health Care, LLC238 clinicians in the group
- Rick Hummel MD PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aging Well Health Care, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Central College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609955483 |
| 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