Quick answers
- Does Craig A. Hinchman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig A. Hinchman 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 Craig A. Hinchman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 349 services for Craig A. Hinchman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig A. Hinchman's NPI number?
- 1912079005. 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 Craig A. Hinchman, 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 | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 349 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)268 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)17 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)16 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig A. Hinchman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2900 1st AveHuntington, WV 25702 (304) 736‑6126
- 5897 County Rd, Suite 107Proctorville, OH 45669 (740) 886‑9911
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig A. Hinchman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- River Cities Anesthesia PLLC61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), West Virginia →
Other nurse anesthetists in Huntington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntington, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in River Cities Anesthesia PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912079005 |
| 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