Quick answers
- Does Diego Hidalgo-Espinel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diego Hidalgo-Espinel 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 Diego Hidalgo-Espinel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 141 services for Diego Hidalgo-Espinel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diego Hidalgo-Espinel's NPI number?
- 1720430374. 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 Diego Hidalgo-Espinel, 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 141 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)33 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)31 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)25 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Atrial fibrillation47%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Diego Hidalgo-Espinel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Diego Hidalgo-Espinel 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.
- Marion Regional Medical CenterHamilton, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010044
- North Mississippi Health Services - South MarionWinfield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010086
- North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250004
Practice locations
Addresses where Diego Hidalgo-Espinel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1256 Military St SHamilton, AL 35570
- 1256 Military St S, AHamilton, AL 35570 (205) 921‑4070
- 1336 Military St SHamilton, AL 35570 (205) 921‑0521
- 830 S Gloster StTupelo, MS 38801 (662) 377‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diego Hidalgo-Espinel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.366 clinicians in the group
- Marion Regional Medical Center, Inc.18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720430374 |
| 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