Quick answers
- Does Bret R. Huber accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bret R. Huber 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 Bret R. Huber see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 918 Original Medicare patients and 2,178 services for Bret R. Huber. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bret R. Huber's NPI number?
- 1821319526. 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 Bret R. Huber, 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 | 918 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,178 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,168 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)139 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)136 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)86 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)81 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Bret R. Huber works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bret R. Huber 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.
- Columbus Regional HospitalColumbus, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150112
- Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150056
- Indiana University Health Bloomington HospitalBloomington, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150051
Practice locations
Addresses where Bret R. Huber is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 17th StColumbus, IN 47201 (812) 418‑0014
- 2651 E Discovery PkwyBloomington, IN 47408 (812) 918‑3336
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bret R. Huber as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Central Indiana Pathology, PC7 clinicians in the group
- Southern Indiana Pathologists5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Central Indiana Pathology, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821319526 |
| 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