Richard Hughes, MD
NPI 1427044262 · Otolaryngology Physician · Glens Falls, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hughes, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Glens Falls, NY (NPI 1427044262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427044262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1322561 (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
1,255 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 | 350 | $126 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 260 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 226 | $89 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 201 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 103 | $164 |
| Ct Guidance for Needle Or Tube Localization77011 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 336 | 108 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 208 | 88 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 115 | 57 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 109 | 31 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 80 | 30 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 72 | 28 |
| Desloratadine | 66 | 26 |
| Ipratropium Bromide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$818 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
- 2005-09-27
- Last updated
- 2021-06-02
- Certified
- 2021-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hughes's NPI number?
- Richard Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427044262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hughes's specialty?
- Richard Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hughes located?
- Richard Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Broad Street Plz, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
- What is Richard Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hughes is (518) 926-1380.
- Does Richard Hughes accept Medicare?
- Richard Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hughes's NPI (1427044262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.