Quick answers
- Does Hugh L. Preas Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugh L. Preas Ii 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 Hugh L. Preas Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 230 Original Medicare patients and 484 services for Hugh L. Preas Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hugh L. Preas Ii's NPI number?
- 1750371118. 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 Hugh L. Preas Ii, 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 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 484 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)72 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)63 services
- Other procedure on nervous system (64999)54 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)50 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)45 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 pressure71%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugh L. Preas Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11116 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742 (301) 790‑8000
- 9901 Medical Ctr DrRockville, MD 20850 (240) 826‑7324
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hugh L. Preas Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC326 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Hagerstown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hagerstown, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750371118 |
| 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