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Surgical Oncology

Kevin S. Hughes, MD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Kevin S. Hughes, MD is a surgical oncologist at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kevin S. Hughes had 105 Original Medicare patients and 233 services. NPI 1437140993. 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: Surgical oncologist (Medicare lists Surgical Oncology)
  • Address: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 · Directions
  • Phone: (843) 792‑1414
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MUSC Medical Center
  • Group practice: University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
  • Medical school: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kevin S. Hughes, 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 Kevin S. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin S. 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 Kevin S. Hughes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 233 services for Kevin S. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kevin S. Hughes's NPI number?
1437140993. 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 Kevin S. 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 patients105
Services billed to Medicare233
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)51 services
  2. Partial removal of breast (19301)39 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)26 services
  4. Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)22 services
  5. Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)15 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 pressure70%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)65%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Depression26%
  • Osteoporosis26%

Hospitals where Kevin S. Hughes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin S. 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.

  • MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004

Practice locations

Addresses where Kevin S. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Surgical Oncology doctors in South Carolina →

Other surgical oncologists in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.

All surgical oncologists in Charleston →

Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437140993
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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