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DR. NICHOLAS BENTON HURST M.D.
NPI 1730477308
Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Active since July 18, 2011PECOS Enrolled
97.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85724(520) 626-6312 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Nicholas Benton Hurst M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS BENTON HURST M.D. (NPI 1730477308) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (R72878) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730477308
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS BENTON HURSTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 N CAMPBELL AVETucson, AZ 85724-0001
Mailing Address1501 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85724-0001 · (520) 626-6312
Phone(520) 626-6312
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2014
✔ NPI 1730477308 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · R72878
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, Tucson, AZ 85724
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..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)

Dr. Nicholas Benton Hurst M.d. 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Hurst reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Banner-University Medical Group
5.2 mi
Nutrition, Education
535 N WILMOT RD STE 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,514 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932708328 (520) 694-5437
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
78 mi
Clinic/Center
9A CLARENCE WESLEY HEALTH CENTER LOOP
Bylas, AZ 85530
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 438 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417330713 (928) 475-2686

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
284 services274 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
150 services131 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
56 services53 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
36 services36 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85724 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.77
Promoting Interoperability98.67
Improvement Activities40

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.

MR. DOUGLAS FRANK LARSON PH.D.
Perfusionist
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, SUITE 4402 ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 626-6339
MARTIN DEMANT
Pediatrics
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 626-6507
STEPHANIE RUNKE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 694-2530
ASHLEY AZIZI ASSADI MD
Pediatrics
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 626-7944
STUART HAMEROFF MD
Anesthesiology
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 694-8888
JOHN GUISTO MD
Emergency Medicine
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 874-3500
BALDASSARRE STEA MD, PHD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 694-7236
NAOMI E RANCE MD, PHD
Pathology (Neuropathology)
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pima County (520) 874-7400

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 Nicholas Hurst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Hurst is 1730477308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2011.

Where is Nicholas Hurst located?

Nicholas Hurst practices at 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724. The listed phone number is (520) 626-6312.

What is Nicholas Hurst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Hurst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Hurst is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Hurst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Hurst reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Banner-University Medical Group (Tucson, AZ) and San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (Bylas, AZ). Each 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 Nicholas Hurst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Hurst accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Nicholas Hurst 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 Nicholas Hurst was last updated on June 16, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.