Quick answers
- Does Kenneth V. Hughes Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth V. Hughes Iii 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 Kenneth V. Hughes Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,259 services for Kenneth V. Hughes Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth V. Hughes Iii's NPI number?
- 1154425411. 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 Kenneth 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 | 461 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,259 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)164 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)134 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)96 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)90 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Kenneth V. Hughes Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth 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.
- Baptist Health LexingtonLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180103
- Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180049
- Harrison Memorial HospitalCynthiana, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180079
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth V. Hughes Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1210 Ky Hwy 36 ECynthiana, KY 41031 (859) 235‑3562
- 230 Fountain Ct, Suite 230Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 977‑5335
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth V. Hughes Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Lexington Clinic PSC332 clinicians in the group
- Harrison Memorial Hospital59 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
- Allergy/Immunologyalso
Other ENT doctors in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Lexington Clinic PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154425411 |
| 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