Craig Hughes, M.D.
NPI 1043306525 · Family Medicine Physician · Grand Junction, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Hughes, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Grand Junction, CO (NPI 1043306525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043306525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0054471 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,642 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 281 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 268 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 194 | $181 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 170 | $130 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 166 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 654 | 168 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 275 | 62 |
| Lisinopril | 227 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 196 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 170 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 162 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2024-10-16
- Certified
- 2024-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Hughes's NPI number?
- Craig Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043306525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Hughes's specialty?
- Craig Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Hughes located?
- Craig Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 Wellington Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501-6129.
- What is Craig Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Hughes is (970) 241-6011.
- Does Craig Hughes accept Medicare?
- Craig Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Hughes's NPI (1043306525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.