Quick answers
- Does Shira Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shira 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 Shira Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 1,003 services for Shira Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shira Hughes's NPI number?
- 1104238146. 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 Shira 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 | 127 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,003 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)185 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)136 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)111 services
- 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's (G2211)105 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)104 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%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis43%
- Depression39%
- Anxiety35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shira Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 234 Porter StMorgantown, KY 42261 (270) 526‑9652
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shira Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ghayth Hammad MD PSC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Morgantown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morgantown, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ghayth Hammad MD PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104238146 |
| 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