Quick answers
- Does Kakra A. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kakra A. 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 Kakra A. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Kakra A. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kakra A. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1831121854. 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 Kakra A. 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 253 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)35 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)33 services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)17 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%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Kakra A. Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kakra A. 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.
- Howard University Hospital CorpWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 090003
Practice locations
Addresses where Kakra A. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2041 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20060
- 2041 Georgia NW AveWashington, DC 20060 (202) 865‑6679
- 2101 Medical Park Dr, Suite 305Silver Spring, MD 20902 (301) 754‑0833
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kakra A. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Howard University181 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
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Other vascular surgeons in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Howard University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831121854 |
| 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