Quick answers
- Does Douglas M. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas M. 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 Douglas M. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 824 Original Medicare patients and 2,431 services for Douglas M. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas M. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1588663504. 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 Douglas M. 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 | 824 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,431 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,006 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)358 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)160 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)130 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)106 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Douglas M. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas M. 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.
- AdventHealth Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100068
- AdventHealth DelandDeland, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100045
- AdventHealth Fish MemorialOrange City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100072
- AdventHealth New Smyrna BeachNew Smyrna Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100014
- AdventHealth Palm CoastPalm Coast, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100118
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas M. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Memorial Medical PkwyDaytona Beach, FL 32117 (386) 231‑3523
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas M. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Coast Pathology of Florida, PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
Other pathologists in Daytona Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Daytona Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Coast Pathology of Florida, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588663504 |
| 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