Melanie Hughes, FNP
NPI 1275397507 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Wiggins, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Hughes, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Wiggins, MS (NPI 1275397507).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275397507
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 906510 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 50 | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 40 | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 39 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin | 26 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$374 across 21 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
- 2024-02-07
- Last updated
- 2024-02-19
- Certified
- 2024-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Hughes's NPI number?
- Melanie Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275397507, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Hughes's specialty?
- Melanie Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Hughes located?
- Melanie Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 975 Hall St, Wiggins, MS 39577-2107.
- What is Melanie Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Hughes is (601) 528-9119.
- Does Melanie Hughes accept Medicare?
- Melanie Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Hughes's NPI (1275397507) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.