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DR. DARRELL J HUTSON M.D.
NPI 1437119633
Hospitalist in Natchitoches, LA

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 KEYSER AVE, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457(318) 214-4830(318) 214-4651 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Darrell J Hutson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DARRELL J HUTSON M.D. (NPI 1437119633) is an individual hospitalist provider in Natchitoches, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.024254) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437119633
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARRELL J HUTSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address501 KEYSER AVENatchitoches, LA 71457
Mailing AddressPo Box 2475Natchitoches, LA 71457-2475 · (318) 214-4401 · Fax (318) 214-4651
Phone(318) 214-4830
Fax(318) 214-4651
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2019
✔ NPI 1437119633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.024254
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 024254 (LA)
501 KEYSER AVE, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00014284Railroad Medicare
Medicaid1571504LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darrell J Hutson M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9032164447
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061004000248
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
271 services107 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
145 services124 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
65 services58 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
57 services52 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
40 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Natchitoches, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190007
Location501 Keyser AveNatchitoches, LA 71457 · Natchitoches County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71457 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$115.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CHRISTOPHER LACOUR PHARMD
Pharmacist
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-5760
SUE ANN TAYLOR PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-4380
HEALTHPATHWAYS LA LLC
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-4153
NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-4200
LLC-I, LLC
Long Term Care Hospital
501 KEYSER AVE, 4TH FLOOR
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 354-2044
DR. JULIAN HERNANDEZ D.O.
Emergency Medicine
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-4200
DR. JULIAN FERNANDO NARANJO MD
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-4153
DR. EDNA WISE MCLEOD MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
501 KEYSER AVE
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Natchitoches Parish (318) 214-4274

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 Darrell Hutson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darrell Hutson is 1437119633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is Darrell Hutson located?

Darrell Hutson practices at 501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The listed phone number is (318) 214-4830.

What is Darrell Hutson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Darrell Hutson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darrell Hutson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Darrell Hutson accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Darrell Hutson 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.

Is Darrell Hutson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Darrell Hutson is affiliated with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darrell Hutson was last updated on July 22, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.