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Orthopedic Surgery

Robert N. Hotchkiss, MD

Works at hospitals in Cooperstown, NY · New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Robert N. Hotchkiss, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021. Phone: (212) 606-1964. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert N. Hotchkiss had 345 Original Medicare patients and 949 services. NPI 1629033998. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert N. Hotchkiss, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Robert N. Hotchkiss accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Robert N. Hotchkiss may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Robert N. Hotchkiss see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 949 services for Robert N. Hotchkiss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert N. Hotchkiss's NPI number?
1629033998. 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 N. Hotchkiss, 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 patients345
Services billed to Medicare949
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)302 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)167 services
  3. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)131 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)102 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)38 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure57%
  • Osteoporosis28%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Robert N. Hotchkiss works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert N. Hotchkiss 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.

  • Bassett HealthcareCooperstown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330136
  • Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330270

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert N. Hotchkiss is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629033998
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians