Quick answers
- Does Joe R. Hutchison accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joe R. Hutchison 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 Joe R. Hutchison see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 109 services for Joe R. Hutchison. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joe R. Hutchison's NPI number?
- 1639368152. 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 Joe R. Hutchison, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 109 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)30 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)23 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 cholesterol67%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Joe R. Hutchison works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joe R. Hutchison 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.
- Fredonia Regional HospitalFredonia, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171374
- Greenwood County HospitalEureka, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171339
- Sedan City HospitalSedan, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171318
- Susan B Allen Memorial HospitalEl Dorado, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170017
- William Newton HospitalWinfield, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171383
Practice locations
Addresses where Joe R. Hutchison is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 W, 16thEureka, KS 67045
- 100 W 16th StEureka, KS 67045 (620) 583‑5274
- 311 Main StEureka, KS 67045
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joe R. Hutchison as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Greenwood County Hospital31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Greenwood County Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639368152 |
| 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