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 patients | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 365 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)81 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)52 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)44 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)41 services
- 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.
- Geisinger-Community Medical CenterScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390001
- Regional Hospital of ScrantonScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390237
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 315 S Main StOld Forge, PA 18518 (570) 457‑8364
- 743 Jefferson Ave, Suite 203Scranton, PA 18510 (570) 491‑8141
- 746 Jefferson AveScranton, PA 18510 (570) 340‑5079
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
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902807282 |
| 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