Quick answers
- Does Charles V. Hughes Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Charles V. Hughes Iii may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles V. Hughes Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 175 services for Charles V. Hughes Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles V. Hughes Iii's NPI number?
- 1053309997. 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 Charles V. Hughes Iii, 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 175 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)32 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)18 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)15 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%
- Arthritis59%
- High cholesterol54%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Charles V. Hughes Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles V. Hughes Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cochran Memorial HospitalMorton, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451366
- Covenant Hospital LevellandLevelland, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450755
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles V. Hughes Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 E Grant AveMorton, TX 79346
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053309997 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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