Quick answers
- Does Melville H. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melville H. 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 Melville H. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 545 Original Medicare patients and 6,784 services for Melville H. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melville H. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1336114750. 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 Melville H. 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 | 545 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,784 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)3,200 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,405 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)783 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)396 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)268 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%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melville H. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Bushwick Rd, Suite DPoughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 471‑5095
- 7 Pine Woods Rd, Suite 5Hyde Park, NY 12538 (845) 229‑3376
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Poughkeepsie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poughkeepsie, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336114750 |
| 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