Quick answers
- Does Kuo F. Huang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kuo F. Huang 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 Kuo F. Huang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 112 services for Kuo F. Huang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kuo F. Huang's NPI number?
- 1710048822. 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 Kuo F. Huang, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 112 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)15 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure66%
- Atrial fibrillation63%
- Arthritis55%
Hospitals where Kuo F. Huang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kuo F. Huang 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.
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
- Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040022
- Shands JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100001
Practice locations
Addresses where Kuo F. Huang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Mercy Way, 310 Mercy Clinic Joplin Cardiac ThoraciJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 556‑8600
- 1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804 (417) 820‑2600
- 601 W Maple AveSpringdale, AR 72764
- 609 W Maple AveSpringdale, AR 72764 (479) 757‑8001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kuo F. Huang as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC295 clinicians in the group
- Northwest Physicians LLC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710048822 |
| 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