Laura Hughes, MD
NPI 1598792178 · Rheumatology Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Hughes, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1598792178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598792178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23191 (AL)
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
19 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
744 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 303 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 296 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 76 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 33 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $60 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 391 | 95 |
| Prednisone | 346 | 102 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 266 | 68 |
| Celecoxib | 167 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 159 | 31 |
| Leflunomide | 142 | 35 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 118 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,960 across 106 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
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2021-08-17
- Certified
- 2021-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Hughes's NPI number?
- Laura Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598792178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Hughes's specialty?
- Laura Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Hughes located?
- Laura Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801-5452.
- What is Laura Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Hughes is (334) 528-6610.
- Does Laura Hughes accept Medicare?
- Laura Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Hughes's NPI (1598792178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.