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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Charles R. Hughes, MD

Works at hospitals in Scranton, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Charles R. Hughes, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 315 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518. Phone: (570) 457-8364. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles R. Hughes had 177 Original Medicare patients and 365 services. NPI 1902807282. 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: Colorectal surgeon (Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology))
  • Address: 315 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (570) 457‑8364
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Regional Hospital of Scranton
  • Group practice: Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC
  • Medical school: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles R. 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 Charles R. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. 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 Charles R. Hughes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 365 services for Charles R. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles R. Hughes's NPI number?
1902807282. 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 Charles R. 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 patients177
Services billed to Medicare365
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)81 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)52 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)44 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)41 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Diabetes29%

Hospitals where Charles R. Hughes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles R. 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 Charles R. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC66 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Pennsylvania →

Other colorectal surgeons in Pennsylvania

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902807282
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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