Quick answers
- Does Melissa A. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa A. 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 Melissa A. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,863 Original Medicare patients and 9,271 services for Melissa A. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa A. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1144898933. 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 Melissa A. 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 | 1,863 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,271 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)2,373 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)2,345 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope (31525)2,104 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)1,780 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)655 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%
- Depression66%
- Diabetes62%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia53%
- Anxiety45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa A. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3090 Bristol St, Suite 200Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (888) 789‑9585
- 473 E Carnegie Dr, Suite 200San Bernardino, CA 92408 (562) 803‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa A. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Careconnectmd Ca PC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Costa Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Costa Mesa, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Careconnectmd Ca PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144898933 |
| 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