Carol Hughes, DNP APRN FNP-BC
NPI 1326571159 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Des Arc, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Hughes, DNP APRN FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Des Arc, AR (NPI 1326571159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326571159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP APRN FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A005079 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
74 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 38 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 36 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$68 (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 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 321 | 78 |
| Omeprazole | 264 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 216 | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 215 | 45 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 179 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 178 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1500 Museum RdConway, AR 72032-4785Phone: (501) 932-9010Fax: (501) 932-0020
- S235 School of NursingColumbia, MO 65211-0001Phone: (573) 882-0277
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-08
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Hughes's NPI number?
- Carol Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326571159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Hughes's specialty?
- Carol Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carol Hughes located?
- Carol Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1503 Main St, Des Arc, AR 72040-3299.
- What is Carol Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Hughes is (870) 256-4178.
- Does Carol Hughes accept Medicare?
- Carol Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Hughes's NPI (1326571159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.