Quick answers
- Does Hugh M. Vangelder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugh M. Vangelder 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.
- What is Hugh M. Vangelder's NPI number?
- 1982678678. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Hugh M. Vangelder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hugh M. Vangelder 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.
- HCA Florida Northside HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100238
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugh M. Vangelder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 131 S Citrus Ave, Suite 202Inverness, FL 34452 (352) 637‑0211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hugh M. Vangelder as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC83 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982678678 |
| 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
- 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