Quick answers
- Does Tamara R. Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamara 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 Tamara R. Hughes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 2,666 services for Tamara R. Hughes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamara R. Hughes's NPI number?
- 1952332751. 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 Tamara 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 | 222 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,666 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,800 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)214 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)122 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)100 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)73 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamara R. Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5150 N Broadway StKnoxville, TN 37918 (423) 458‑1426
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tamara R. Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DX Mso PLLC85 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DX Mso PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952332751 |
| 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