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H. STEPHEN HUDGENS MD
NPI 1336107127
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Worth, TX

Active since May 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510, FORT WORTH, TX 76104(817) 332-5714(817) 338-0402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2024, Apr 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About H. Stephen Hudgens Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

H. STEPHEN HUDGENS MD (NPI 1336107127) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fort Worth, Texas, licensed in Texas (F9595) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Decatur.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336107127
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameH. STEPHEN HUDGENSCredential: MD
Location Address800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510Fort Worth, TX 76104
Mailing Address800 Eighth Avenue-suite 510Fort Worth, TX 76104 · (817) 332-5714 · Fax (817) 338-0402
Phone(817) 332-5714
Fax(817) 338-0402
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1336107127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · F9595
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1609 Medical Center Dr Ste 2500Decatur, TX 76234-3846 · Phone (817) 380-6621 · Fax (817) 380-6622

Other Identifiers 3

Other8HW638TX · Bcbstx
Medicaid1102667-03TX
Medicaid110266705TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

H. Stephen Hudgens Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show H. Hudgens reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wise Clinical Care Associates
41 mi
Family Medicine
2202 US HIGHWAY 380 STE 112
Bridgeport, TX 76426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679719801 (940) 683-2338

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$171.07 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $42.76 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.45 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $17.61 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is H. Hudgens's NPI number?

The NPI number for H. Hudgens is 1336107127. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2006.

Where is H. Hudgens located?

H. Hudgens practices at 800 Eighth Avenue-Suite 510, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The listed phone number is (817) 332-5714.

What is H. Hudgens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is H. Hudgens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. H. Hudgens is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for H. Hudgens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), H. Hudgens reassigns Medicare benefits to Wise Clinical Care Associates (Bridgeport, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for H. Hudgens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does H. Hudgens accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list H. Hudgens as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for H. Hudgens was last updated on May 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.