H. STEPHEN HUDGENS MD
NPI 1336107127
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Worth, TX
NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2006
Contact Information
800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510
FORT WORTH, TX
ZIP 76104
Phone: (817) 332-5714
Fax: (817) 338-0402
- Individual
- Male
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascula...
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About H. HUDGENS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for H. Hudgens, a provider established in Fort Worth, Texas with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336107127 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number F9595 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1336107127
- Provider Name
- H. STEPHEN HUDGENS MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510 FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Location Phone
- (817) 332-5714
- Location Fax
- (817) 338-0402
- Mailing Address
- 800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510 FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Mailing Phone
- (817) 332-5714
- Mailing Fax
- (817) 338-0402
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-02-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-13-2024
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 609 Medical Center Dr Ste 2500
Decatur, TX 76234
(817) 380-6621
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
- Taxonomy Code
- 208G00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- F9595
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8HW638 | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBSTX |
| 1102667-03 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 110266705 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
H. Hudgens is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Creation of artery-vein connection using vein graft for hemodialysis
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis
This procedure creates a connection between an artery and a vein using a vein graft. It's done to make hemodialysis possible. Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to clean your blood when your kidneys can't. The graft provides a durable site for needle insertion during dialysis.
This service was performed 21 times for 20 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 35 times for 35 patientsThis procedure involves moving a vein in your arm and connecting it to an artery. This creates a larger, stronger vein that can be used for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease. It helps clean your blood when your kidneys can't.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 76104 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $171.07
- Minimum New Patient Price $56.47
- Maximum New Patient Price $171.07
- Average New Patient Copayment $42.76
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.11
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.76
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $70.45
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.18
- Maximum Established Patient Price $139.68
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.61
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.54
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.92
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1336107127, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336107127, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2006.
The provider is located at 800 EIGHTH AVENUE-SUITE 510 FORT WORTH, TX 76104 and the phone number is (817) 332-5714.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, WellPoint,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
