Quick answers
- Does Amber R. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amber 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 Amber R. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for Amber R. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amber R. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1720503766. 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 Amber 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)157 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%
- Anxiety75%
- Depression74%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia70%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Amber R. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 W 2nd StHastings, NE 68901
- 1700 W 2nd St, Elevated Recovery and Wellness LLCHastings, NE 68901 (402) 902‑0868
- 3911 Ave BScottsbluff, NE 69361
- 4600 38th StColumbus, NE 68601 (402) 564‑7118
- 5450 N 1st Ave, Amber R Hughes AprnHastings, NE 68901 (402) 564‑7118
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amber R. Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regional West Physicians Clinic138 clinicians in the group
- Columbus Community Hospital Inc84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hastings
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hastings, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regional West Physicians Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720503766 |
| 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