Solon Hughes, MD
NPI 1033184817 · Surgery Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Solon Hughes, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1033184817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033184817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2004-0342 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
365 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 84 | $156 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 49 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $114 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 14 | $129 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 104 | 100 |
| Topiramate | 97 | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 80 | 36 |
| Sucralfate | 52 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 37 | 28 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 19 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2020-11-06
- Certified
- 2020-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Solon Hughes's NPI number?
- Solon Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033184817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Solon Hughes's specialty?
- Solon Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Solon Hughes located?
- Solon Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 29169-4800.
- What is Solon Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Solon Hughes is (803) 936-3300.
- Does Solon Hughes accept Medicare?
- Solon Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Solon Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Solon Hughes's NPI (1033184817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.