Quick answers
- Does Julie Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julie 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 Julie Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Julie Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Julie Hughes's NPI number?
- 1740250588. 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 Julie 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 | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)64 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)39 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)16 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)13 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%
- Heart failure69%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Atrial fibrillation48%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
Hospitals where Julie Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julie 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.
- Bay Area HospitalCoos Bay, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380090
- Sacred Heart Medical Center - RiverbendSpringfield, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380102
Practice locations
Addresses where Julie Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1460 G StSpringfield, OR 97477 (541) 726‑4400
- 3333 Riverbend DrSpringfield, OR 97477 (541) 222‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julie Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PeaceHealth Medical Group255 clinicians in the group
- Sound Physicians Intensivists of Washington PLLC84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
Other critical care doctors in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PeaceHealth Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740250588 |
| 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