Quick answers
- Does Necole L. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Necole L. 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 Necole L. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 1,346 services for Necole L. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Necole L. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1265814529. 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 Necole L. 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 | 64 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,346 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)81 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)30 services
- Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes (G0447)30 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)28 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety45%
- Depression38%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Necole L. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Necole L. 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.
- Lawrence Memorial HospitalWalnut Ridge, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041309
Practice locations
Addresses where Necole L. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1309 W Main StWalnut Ridge, AR 72476
- 1309 W Main St, PO Box 839Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
- 411 W Washington Ave, Suite BJonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 275‑4272
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Necole L. Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lawrence Memorial Health Foundation Inc14 clinicians in the group
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital12 clinicians in the group
- Prestige Care, PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Walnut Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Ridge, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lawrence Memorial Health Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265814529 |
| 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