DR. ARIEL HIDALGO M.D.
NPI 1821368648
Hospitalist in Greenville, NC

Q: What is Ariel Hidalgo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ariel Hidalgo is 1821368648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2012.

Q: What is Ariel Hidalgo's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ariel Hidalgo was last updated on October 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.

Active since January 10, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

99.97/100

CMS Quality Rating

521 MOYE BLVD, ECU PHYSICIANS PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE, GREENVILLE, NC 27834(252) 744-1600(252) 744-1115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2025, Jul 24, 2023, Jul 20, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Ariel Hidalgo M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARIEL HIDALGO M.D. (NPI 1821368648) is an individual hospitalist provider in Greenville, North Carolina, licensed in California (A147632) and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Viera Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821368648

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ARIEL HIDALGOCredential: M.D.

Location Address521 MOYE BLVD, ECU PHYSICIANS PULMONARY CRITICAL CAREGreenville, NC 27834-2849

Mailing AddressPo Box 751069, Ecu PhysiciansCharlotte, NC 28275-1069

Phone(252) 744-1600

Fax(252) 744-1115

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1821368648 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A147632

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 2013-02500 (NC), A147632 (CA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License ME173129 (FL), 2013-02500 (NC)

521 MOYE BLVD, Greenville, NC 27834

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1821368648NC

MedicaidPENDINGFL

Other186P4NC · Bcbs Nc

OtherV7231FL · Hfmg

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ariel Hidalgo 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 ID5092938035

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170620001486, I20250924000860

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 9

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.

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.

345 services167 patients

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.

115 services71 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

44 services34 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

31 services29 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

28 services28 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.

22 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Viera Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100315

Location8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Brevard County

Emergency services

Palm Bay Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palm Bay, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100316

Location1425 Malabar Rd, NEPalm Bay, FL 32907 · Brevard County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27834 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

99.97/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

91.5

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

75.07

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…

100%24 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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