Quick answers
- Does Kathleen Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen 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 Kathleen Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 118 Original Medicare patients and 142 services for Kathleen Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen Hughes's NPI number?
- 1518211481. 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 Kathleen 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 | 118 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 142 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)18 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)17 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)15 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)11 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)11 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes42%
- Anxiety41%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Kathleen Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen 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.
- Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340013
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 (980) 487‑3000
- 288 S Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 286‑5000
- 391 Serpentine Dr, Suite 200Spartanburg, SC 29303 (864) 585‑2002
- 8800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262 (704) 863‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CHS Anesthesia Services Group Inc759 clinicians in the group
- Medstream Anesthesia PLLC573 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Shelby
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shelby, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CHS Anesthesia Services Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518211481 |
| 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