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Anesthesiology

Richard A. Hughes, MD

Works at hospitals in Indianapolis, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Richard A. Hughes, MD is an anesthesiologist at 8040 Clearvista Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Phone: (317) 621-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard A. Hughes had 91 Original Medicare patients and 179 services. NPI 1871718684. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 8040 Clearvista Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46256 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (317) 621‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Community Hospital East, Community Hospital North
  • Group practice: Community Physicians of Indiana Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard A. Hughes, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard A. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard 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 Richard A. Hughes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 179 services for Richard A. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard A. Hughes's NPI number?
1871718684. 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 Richard 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 patients91
Services billed to Medicare179
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)45 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)16 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older) (00562)14 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)13 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)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%
  • Ischemic heart disease64%
  • Heart failure60%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%

Hospitals where Richard A. Hughes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard A. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Community Physicians of Indiana Inc1,565 clinicians in the group
  • Community Anesthesia Associates, PC51 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Indianapolis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Community Physicians of Indiana Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871718684
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians