Quick answers
- Does Bradley R. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Bradley R. Hughes may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bradley R. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,231 Original Medicare patients and 3,285 services for Bradley R. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bradley R. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1235354242. 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 Bradley R. 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 | 1,231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,285 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)652 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)530 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)360 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)266 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)237 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%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes40%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
Hospitals where Bradley R. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bradley R. Hughes 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 Medical Center Heber SpringsHeber Springs, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041312
- Chi-St Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040007
- Unity Health - NewportNewport, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041332
- White County Medical CenterSearcy, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040014
Practice locations
Addresses where Bradley R. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 711 Santa Fe DrSearcy, AR 72143 (501) 279‑9393
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bradley R. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- White County Medical Center186 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Arkansas →
Other cardiologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in White County Medical Center
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 | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235354242 |
| 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