Quick answers
- Does Karen V. Cleckler Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Karen V. Cleckler Hughes may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karen V. Cleckler Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 180 services for Karen V. Cleckler Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen V. Cleckler Hughes's NPI number?
- 1851361257. 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 Karen V. Cleckler 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 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 180 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for access to central vein (00532)29 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum (00902)25 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body (00400)13 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)11 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety36%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen V. Cleckler Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1654Houston, TX 77030
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851361257 |
| 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