Quick answers
- Does Joette C. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joette C. 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 Joette C. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 33,697 services for Joette C. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joette C. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1386676047. 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 Joette C. 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 33,697 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)33,228 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)185 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)121 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)113 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)46 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Joette C. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joette C. 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.
- Chester County HospitalWest Chester, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390179
- Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390100
Practice locations
Addresses where Joette C. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 217 Harrisburg AveLancaster, PA 17603 (717) 544‑8300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joette C. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health64 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386676047 |
| 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