Douglas Hentzen, M.D.
NPI 1649450479 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hastings, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Hentzen, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hastings, NE (NPI 1649450479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649450479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- FH0426800 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
13,548 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,904 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,693 | $118 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 1,475 | $6 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 1,454 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 980 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 164 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 938 | 196 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 764 | 185 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 622 | 166 |
| Losartan Potassium | 606 | 149 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 601 | 139 |
| Furosemide | 464 | 113 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,484 across 79 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-08
- Last updated
- 2011-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Hentzen's NPI number?
- Douglas Hentzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649450479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Hentzen's specialty?
- Douglas Hentzen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Hentzen located?
- Douglas Hentzen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2115 N Kansas Ave, Hastings, NE 68901-2640.
- What is Douglas Hentzen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Hentzen is (402) 595-4000.
- Does Douglas Hentzen accept Medicare?
- Douglas Hentzen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Hentzen's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Hentzen's NPI (1649450479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.