Quick answers
- Does Bethany L. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bethany L. 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 Bethany L. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 995 Original Medicare patients and 12,593 services for Bethany L. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bethany L. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1689080616. 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 Bethany L. 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 | 995 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,593 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)5,283 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,387 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)1,202 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)1,014 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)942 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%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bethany L. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4040 Medical Park DrOdessa, TX 79765 (432) 217‑0344
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bethany L. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Dermatology SC148 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Odessa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Odessa, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689080616 |
| 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