Quick answers
- Does Bruce L. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Bruce L. 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 Bruce L. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 422 Original Medicare patients and 789 services for Bruce L. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce L. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1285748004. 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 Bruce 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 | 422 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 789 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)155 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)140 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)54 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)42 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 cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis40%
- Depression40%
- Anxiety28%
- Osteoporosis23%
Hospitals where Bruce L. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce 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.
- Buena Vista Regional Medical CenterStorm Lake, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161375
- Grinnell Regional Medical CenterGrinnell, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160147
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing HomeCarroll, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161382
- Trinity Regional Medical CenterFort Dodge, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160016
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce L. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
- 1111 6th Ave E TowerDes Moines, IA 50314
- 300 W Hutchings StWinterset, IA 50273
- 315 W 5th StStorm Lake, IA 50588 (712) 732‑7724
- 330 Laurel St, Suite 1200Des Moines, IA 50314
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bruce L. Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinics Inc443 clinicians in the group
- Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates Inc132 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285748004 |
| 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