Quick answers
- Does Richard M. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard 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 Richard M. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 502 Original Medicare patients and 1,997 services for Richard M. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1669459475. 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 Richard 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 | 502 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,997 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)455 services
- Urinalysis using microscope (81015)426 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)422 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)155 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)116 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Richard M. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard 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.
- UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340027
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501
- 701 Doctors DrKinston, NC 28501
- 940 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 942‑5123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UNC Physicians Network LLC998 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UNC Physicians Network LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669459475 |
| 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