Quick answers
- Does Darren P. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren P. 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 Darren P. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 1,427 services for Darren P. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren P. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1811906803. 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 Darren P. 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 | 271 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,427 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)849 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)68 services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)57 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)43 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Darren P. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darren P. 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.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450462
- Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian HospitDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450889
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren P. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Suite 710Frisco, TX 75034 (214) 220‑2468
- 8210 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 130Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 750‑1207
- 9301 N Central Expy, Suite 451Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 220‑2468
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren P. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ortholonestar PLLC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Frisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frisco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ortholonestar PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811906803 |
| 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