Melville Hughes, M.D
NPI 1336114750 · Dermatology Physician · Poughkeepsie, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melville Hughes, M.D is a Dermatology Physician provider in Poughkeepsie, NY (NPI 1336114750).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336114750
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 214914 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,415 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,405 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 783 | $87 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 396 | $53 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 268 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 166 | $124 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 152 | 101 |
| Mupirocin | 147 | 126 |
| Ketoconazole | 92 | 47 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 70 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 65 | 36 |
| Hydrocortisone | 62 | 47 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 42 | 14 |
| Metronidazole | 40 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,131 across 160 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
- 2006-02-20
- Last updated
- 2012-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melville Hughes's NPI number?
- Melville Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336114750, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melville Hughes's specialty?
- Melville Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melville Hughes located?
- Melville Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Bushwick Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-3839.
- What is Melville Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melville Hughes is (845) 471-5095.
- Does Melville Hughes accept Medicare?
- Melville Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melville Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melville Hughes's NPI (1336114750) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.