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MR. JAMES LEE HUG DNP, CRNA
NPI 1962015149
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Pullman, WA

Active since August 26, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140, PULLMAN, WA 99163(509) 336-7725(509) 715-2132 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2025, Jul 10, 2025, Mar 19, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. James Lee Hug Dnp, Crna NPPES

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

MR. JAMES LEE HUG DNP, CRNA (NPI 1962015149) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Pullman, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61494495) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. He is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962015149
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES LEE HUGCredential: DNP, CRNA
Location Address825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140Pullman, WA 99163-5517
Mailing Address825 Se Bishop Blvd Ste 140Pullman, WA 99163-5517 · (509) 336-7725 · Fax (509) 538-5919
Phone(509) 336-7725
Fax(509) 715-2132
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1962015149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · AP61494495✔ Licensed in MT · APRN-240917✔ Licensed in ID · 65553✔ Licensed in OR · 10021888
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140, Pullman, WA 99163
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1835 SE Bishop BlvdPullman, WA 99163-5512 · Phone (509) 332-2541 · Fax (509) 538-5919
Location 26400 SE Lake RdMilwaukie, OR 97222-2129 · Phone (503) 594-1774 · Fax (509) 594-1775

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Lee Hug Dnp, Crna 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 ID7618395815
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200921002230, I20240216002712, I20240827002818

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show James Hug reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Public Hospital District #1-A Of Whitman County
Same address
Family Medicine
835 SE BISHOP BLVD
Pullman, WA 99163
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1366446767 (Washington)
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881475051 (509) 336-7300
Moscow Mountain Anesthesia, PLLC
14 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2300 W A ST
Moscow, ID 83843
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275074486 (208) 883-1500
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
22 mi
Family Medicine
1221 HIGHLAND AVE
Clarkston, WA 99403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1598814352 (Washington)
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932405693 (509) 758-5511
Benewah Community Hospital
50 mi
Rural Health
229 S 7TH ST STE 101 & 300
St Maries, ID 83861
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386632180 (208) 245-2591
Anesthesia Associates Northwest LLC
276 mi
Anesthesiology
10150 SE 32ND AVE
Milwaukie, OR 97222
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548281751 (503) 513-8300
Cmsc, LLC
284 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
3010 15TH AVE S
Great Falls, MT 59405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639109978 (406) 216-8000
Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
1,435 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
41 services41 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
37 services37 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Joseph Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ID
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130003
Location415 Sixth StreetLewiston, ID 83501 · Nez Perce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Great Falls Clinic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number270086
Location3010 15th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County
Emergency services

Pullman Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pullman, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501331
Location835 S Bishop BlvdPullman, WA 99163 · Whitman County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99163 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Controlling High Blood Pressure
72%47 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
90%578 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
17%372 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
13%461 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 32% · 356 patients
Patients screened: 38% · 356 patients
14%28 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 2% · 159 patients
Patients totalRate: 24% · 161 patients
25%161 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 3

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

MR. JOHN ANTHONY SCHIRMER CRNA, NSPM-C
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 336-7725
DR. BRADLY JOHN CAPAWANA DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 334-4498
DAVID T JONES MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140
PULLMAN, WA 99163
Whitman County (509) 336-7577

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 James Hug's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hug is 1962015149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2020.

Where is James Hug located?

James Hug practices at 825 SE Bishop Blvd Ste 140, Pullman, WA 99163. The listed phone number is (509) 336-7725.

What is James Hug's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Hug enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Hug 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Hug's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hug reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Public Hospital District #1-A Of Whitman County (Pullman, WA), Moscow Mountain Anesthesia, PLLC (Moscow, ID), Tri-State Memorial Hospital (Clarkston, WA), Benewah Community Hospital (St Maries, ID), Anesthesia Associates Northwest LLC (Milwaukie, OR) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 James Hug's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Hug accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Moda Health Plan, Inc. list James Hug 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 James Hug affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Hug is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Great Falls Clinic Hospital and Pullman Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hug was last updated on December 15, 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.