Quick answers
- Does Hugo R. Perez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugo R. Perez 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 Hugo R. Perez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 524 services for Hugo R. Perez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hugo R. Perez's NPI number?
- 1669551578. 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 Hugo R. Perez, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 524 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)153 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)109 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)31 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)22 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugo R. Perez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1340 15th StSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 451‑9706
- 1417 W Beverly Blvd, Suite 104Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 721‑6026
- 931 Buena Vista St, Suite 305Duarte, CA 91010 (323) 721‑6026
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hugo R. Perez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skilled Facility Health Care Solutions Inc60 clinicians in the group
- West Beverly Podiatry Group, Inc.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skilled Facility Health Care Solutions Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669551578 |
| 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
- 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