Tara Johnson Hughes, P.A.
NPI 1255367322 · Physician Assistant · Mount Pleasant, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Johnson Hughes, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Mount Pleasant, SC (NPI 1255367322).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255367322
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A812 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
679 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 449 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 63 | $136 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 42 | $20 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 36 | $103 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 35 | $30 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 214 | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 86 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 67 | 19 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 60 | 16 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 53 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2891 Tricom St Ste CNorth Charleston, SC 29406-7110Phone: (843) 637-4173Fax: (843) 654-1260
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-08-29
- Certified
- 2025-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Johnson Hughes's NPI number?
- Tara Johnson Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255367322, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Johnson Hughes's specialty?
- Tara Johnson Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Johnson Hughes located?
- Tara Johnson Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 851 Leonard Fulghum Dr Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3793.
- What is Tara Johnson Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Johnson Hughes is (843) 849-1300.
- Does Tara Johnson Hughes accept Medicare?
- Tara Johnson Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Johnson Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Johnson Hughes's NPI (1255367322) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.