Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1144717547 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1144717547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144717547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP137316 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
87 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 52 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$104 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 90 | 14 |
| Alprazolam | 88 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 74 | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 60 | 11 |
| Clonazepam | 53 | — |
| Vortioxetine Hydrobromidebrand: Trintellix | 50 | 11 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 50 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,571 across 35 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-20
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velma Hughes's NPI number?
- Velma Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144717547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Velma Hughes's specialty?
- Velma Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Velma Hughes located?
- Velma Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 513 E Jackson St Ste 312, Harlingen, TX 78550-6877.
- What is Velma Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Velma Hughes is (956) 230-8880.
- Does Velma Hughes accept Medicare?
- Velma Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Velma Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Velma Hughes's NPI (1144717547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.