George Hughes, M.D.
NPI 1639140783 · Specialist · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Hughes, M.D. is a Specialist provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1639140783).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639140783
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E0995 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
3,086 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 | 1,373 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 677 | $89 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 396 | $49 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 354 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 102 | $110 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 126 | 100 |
| Ketoconazole | 112 | 62 |
| Hydrocortisone | 69 | 54 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 45 | 33 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 41 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 21 | 16 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 19 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$186 across 9 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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2010-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Hughes's NPI number?
- George Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639140783, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Hughes's specialty?
- George Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is George Hughes located?
- George Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Medical Plaza Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380-3241.
- What is George Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Hughes is (281) 296-0400.
- Does George Hughes accept Medicare?
- George Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — George Hughes's NPI (1639140783) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.