Melissa Hughes, NP-C
NPI 1144898933 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Kingsburg, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hughes, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Kingsburg, CA (NPI 1144898933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144898933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2013685 (CA)
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
5 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
9,257 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 2,303 | $14 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 2,273 | $30 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using an Endoscope31525 | 2,038 | $134 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,780 | $91 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 655 | $113 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 72 | $90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,228 across 10 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
- 2021-06-16
- Last updated
- 2021-06-17
- Certified
- 2021-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hughes's NPI number?
- Melissa Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144898933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hughes's specialty?
- Melissa Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Hughes located?
- Melissa Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 2361 Skansen St, Kingsburg, CA 93631-2711.
- What is Melissa Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hughes is (559) 797-6595.
- Does Melissa Hughes accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hughes's NPI (1144898933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.