Nicole Hughes, FNP
NPI 1659899706 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Brick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Hughes, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Brick, NJ (NPI 1659899706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659899706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ00753600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
171 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $59 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 43 | $94 |
| Insertion of Tube for Infusion With Imaging Guidance and Review By Radiologist, Patient 5 Years Or Older36573 | 31 | $73 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 15 | $92 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 13 | $12 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
- 2017-09-08
- Last updated
- 2025-03-18
- Certified
- 2025-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Hughes's NPI number?
- Nicole Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659899706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Hughes's specialty?
- Nicole Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Hughes located?
- Nicole Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724-7732.
- What is Nicole Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Hughes is (732) 836-4752.
- Does Nicole Hughes accept Medicare?
- Nicole Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Hughes's NPI (1659899706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.