Quick answers
- Does David M. Huchton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Huchton 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 David M. Huchton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,311 Original Medicare patients and 9,957 services for David M. Huchton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David M. Huchton's NPI number?
- 1811972946. 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 David M. Huchton, 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 | 1,311 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,957 |
| Different services or procedures | 124 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)1,985 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,540 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)991 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)450 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)424 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where David M. Huchton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David M. Huchton 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.
- Heart of Texas Memorial HospitalBrady, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451348
- Shannon Medical CenterSan Angelo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450571
Practice locations
Addresses where David M. Huchton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4450 Sunset DrSan Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 747‑1511
- 4601 Hartford StAbilene, TX 79605 (325) 793‑3411
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David M. Huchton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shannon Clinic559 clinicians in the group
- The West Texas Rehabilitation Center466 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shannon Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811972946 |
| 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