Quick answers
- Does Charlotte L. Hough accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charlotte L. Hough 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 Charlotte L. Hough see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 241 services for Charlotte L. Hough. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charlotte L. Hough's NPI number?
- 1497746093. 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 Charlotte L. Hough, 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 241 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)39 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)19 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)18 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)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 pressure72%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charlotte L. Hough is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13741 Nc Hwy 50, Suite ASurf City, NC 28445 (910) 777‑2732
- 4612 Main StShallotte, NC 28470 (910) 444‑2970
- 82 Whites Crossing LnWhiteville, NC 28472 (843) 322‑1933
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charlotte L. Hough as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Quickcare Family Practice, PLLC109 clinicians in the group
- Sandy Shores Medical Center and Urgent Care6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Surf City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Surf City, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Quickcare Family Practice, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Duke University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497746093 |
| 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