Quick answers
- Does Tara M. Johnson Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara M. Johnson 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 Tara M. Johnson Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 189 Original Medicare patients and 939 services for Tara M. Johnson Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tara M. Johnson Hughes's NPI number?
- 1255367322. 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 Tara M. Johnson 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 | 189 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 939 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)449 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)63 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)42 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)36 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)35 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where Tara M. Johnson Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara M. Johnson 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.
- Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420065
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterMount Pleasant, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420089
- Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley IncSummerville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420110
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Tara M. Johnson Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 851 Leonard Fulghum DrMt Pleasant, SC 29464
- 851 Leonard Fulghum Dr, Suite 101Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 971‑9350
- 880 Island Park DrDaniel Island, SC 29492
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara M. Johnson Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Cooper Physician Group LLC136 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, South Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Mt Pleasant
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mt Pleasant, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Cooper Physician Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255367322 |
| 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