Quick answers
- Does Lauren Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren 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 Lauren Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 1,225 services for Lauren Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Hughes's NPI number?
- 1275154452. 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 Lauren 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,225 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)1,193 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)32 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety59%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Diabetes54%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1805 SE Lake Weir Ave, Suite BOcala, FL 34471 (352) 867‑9601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Focus Healthcare PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ocala
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Focus Healthcare PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275154452 |
| 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