Quick answers
- Does Matthew P. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew P. 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 Matthew P. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,270 Original Medicare patients and 5,899 services for Matthew P. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew P. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1215220454. 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 Matthew P. 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 | 1,270 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,899 |
| Different services or procedures | 120 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)1,011 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)578 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)511 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)421 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)300 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew P. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Cloverleaf DrCartersville, GA 30120 (770) 606‑8026
- 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 3000Athens, GA 30606 (770) 422‑5557
- 835 Cogburn Ave NW, Suite 100Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 422‑5557
- 850 Charles Hardy PkwyDallas, GA 30157 (770) 336‑8888
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew P. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aqua Dermatology of Georgia PC58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Georgia →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aqua Dermatology of Georgia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215220454 |
| 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