William Hughes, MD
NPI 1053366641 · Urology Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Hughes, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1053366641).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053366641
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20057 (AL)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,319 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 1,166 | $3 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 961 | $9 |
| 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 | 896 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 886 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 614 | $82 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,895 | 670 |
| Dutasteride | 439 | 153 |
| Finasteride | 309 | 89 |
| Levofloxacin | 198 | 168 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 193 | 52 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 173 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 148 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,339 across 62 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 44 Hughes Rd Ste 1300Madison, AL 35758-2222Phone: (256) 830-1776
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2019-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Hughes's NPI number?
- William Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053366641, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Hughes's specialty?
- William Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Hughes located?
- William Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1210 14th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601.
- What is William Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Hughes is (256) 353-0605.
- Does William Hughes accept Medicare?
- William Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — William Hughes's NPI (1053366641) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.