Frances Hughes, MD
NPI 1588618615 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frances Hughes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1588618615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588618615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SC18008 (SC)
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
1,898 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 | 605 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 499 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 271 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 220 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 123 | $173 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 543 | 166 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 459 | 126 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 444 | 117 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 363 | 77 |
| Omeprazole | 302 | 100 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 266 | 76 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,856 across 89 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
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2025-02-13
- Certified
- 2025-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frances Hughes's NPI number?
- Frances Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588618615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frances Hughes's specialty?
- Frances Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frances Hughes located?
- Frances Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 325 Folly Rd Ste 102b, Charleston, SC 29412-2507.
- What is Frances Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frances Hughes is (843) 762-2323.
- Does Frances Hughes accept Medicare?
- Frances Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frances Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Frances Hughes's NPI (1588618615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.