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Otolaryngology

Richard A. Hughes Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Glens Falls, NY · Albany, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Richard A. Hughes Jr., MD is an ENT doctor at 123 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Phone: (518) 701-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard A. Hughes Jr. had 495 Original Medicare patients and 3,895 services. NPI 1427044262. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 123 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (518) 701‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Glens Falls Hospital, St Peter's Hospital
  • Group practice: Albany Ent and Allergy Services PC
  • Medical school: graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard A. Hughes Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard A. Hughes Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Hughes Jr. 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 Richard A. Hughes Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 495 Original Medicare patients and 3,895 services for Richard A. Hughes Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard A. Hughes Jr.'s NPI number?
1427044262. 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 Richard A. Hughes Jr., 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 patients495
Services billed to Medicare3,895
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,780 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)350 services
  3. Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)260 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)226 services
  5. Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)201 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 pressure68%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Richard A. Hughes Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Hughes Jr. 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.

  • Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330191
  • St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard A. Hughes Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Hughes Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Albany Ent and Allergy Services PC46 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Albany

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Albany Ent and Allergy Services PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427044262
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians