Quick answers
- Does Edward R. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward R. 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 Edward R. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 215 services for Edward R. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward R. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1689898801. 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 Edward R. 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 215 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of face without contrast (70486)26 services
- X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth (70355)25 services
- Impression and custom preparation of oral surgical splint (21085)12 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward R. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 46440 Benedict Dr, Suite 201Sterling, VA 20164 (703) 444‑1152
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
Other oral surgeons in Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Dental school | Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689898801 |
| 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