Bruce Hedgepeth, MD
NPI 1942269733 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Hedgepeth, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1942269733).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942269733
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 107692 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,808 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 842 | $34 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 830 | $26 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 303 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 299 | $8 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 138 | $34 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 136 | $26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-21
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Hedgepeth's NPI number?
- Bruce Hedgepeth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942269733, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Hedgepeth's specialty?
- Bruce Hedgepeth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Hedgepeth located?
- Bruce Hedgepeth's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 S Kingshighway Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1016.
- What is Bruce Hedgepeth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Hedgepeth is (314) 362-7200.
- Does Bruce Hedgepeth accept Medicare?
- Bruce Hedgepeth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Hedgepeth's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Hedgepeth's NPI (1942269733) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.