Veronica Hughes, NP
NPI 1316179856 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veronica Hughes, NP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1316179856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316179856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0017139099 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
16 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
191 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 | 123 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $109 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 12 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$109 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 92 | 52 |
| Prednisone | 89 | 56 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 84 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 46 | 28 |
| Leflunomide | 45 | 28 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 41 | 28 |
| Allopurinol | 33 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,608 across 46 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
- 2009-08-18
- Last updated
- 2024-01-03
- Certified
- 2024-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veronica Hughes's NPI number?
- Veronica Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316179856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veronica Hughes's specialty?
- Veronica Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Veronica Hughes located?
- Veronica Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 9602 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229-6015.
- What is Veronica Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veronica Hughes is (804) 217-9601.
- Does Veronica Hughes accept Medicare?
- Veronica Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veronica Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Veronica Hughes's NPI (1316179856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.