Quick answers
- Does Gordon M. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gordon M. Hughes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gordon M. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 778 Original Medicare patients and 148,041 services for Gordon M. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gordon M. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1003895681. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Gordon M. Hughes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 778 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 148,041 |
| Different services or procedures | 175 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)34,100 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)30,301 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)9,860 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,885 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,000 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gordon M. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2117 W Lexington AveElkhart, IN 46514 (574) 296‑3444
- 303 N Nappanee StElkhart, IN 46514
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gordon M. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Privia Medical Group Indiana LLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Privia Medical Group Indiana LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003895681 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians