Quick answers
- Does Vernon T. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernon T. 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 Vernon T. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 275 services for Vernon T. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernon T. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1427073170. 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 Vernon T. 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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 275 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)37 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)36 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)35 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (81000)33 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)19 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 cholesterol60%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Vernon T. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vernon T. 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.
- Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical CenterClarksdale, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250042
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon T. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1022 Martin Luther King DrMarks, MS 38646 (662) 326‑3500
- 1024 Martin Luther King DrMarks, MS 38646 (662) 326‑3502
- 1742 Cheryl StClarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 627‑7267
- 400 Locust StMarks, MS 38646 (662) 647‑3240
- 551 Medical DrClarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 624‑2531
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon T. Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Delta Medical Foundation8 clinicians in the group
- Region VI Community Mental Health Commission7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Delta Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427073170 |
| 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