Donald Hughes, MD
NPI 1487622460 · Family Medicine Physician · Staples, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Hughes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Staples, MN (NPI 1487622460).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487622460
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35414 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
17 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$74 (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 · 159 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 403 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 389 | 105 |
| Omeprazole | 369 | 97 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 353 | 92 |
| Potassium Chloride | 298 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 283 | 69 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 277 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2025-11-20
- Certified
- 2025-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Hughes's NPI number?
- Donald Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487622460, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Hughes's specialty?
- Donald Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Hughes located?
- Donald Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 49725 County 83, Staples, MN 56479-5280.
- What is Donald Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Hughes is (218) 894-1515.
- Does Donald Hughes accept Medicare?
- Donald Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Hughes's NPI (1487622460) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.