Quick answers
- Does Melvin G. Hector accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin G. Hector 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 Melvin G. Hector see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 392 services for Melvin G. Hector. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin G. Hector's NPI number?
- 1952382640. 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 Melvin G. Hector, 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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 392 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)173 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)58 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)50 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)33 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)22 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Melvin G. Hector works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin G. Hector 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.
- Banner - University Medical Center Tucson CampusTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030064
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin G. Hector is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2800 E Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713 (520) 874‑2000
- 7901 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85710 (520) 694‑5437
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin G. Hector as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Banner-University Medical Group1,072 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Banner-University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952382640 |
| 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