Melissa Hughes, MD
NPI 1700049673 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hughes, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1700049673).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700049673
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 257909 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 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
26 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 26 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $131–$131 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 55 | 29 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 54 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 41 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | 14 |
| Methadone Hcl | 38 | 20 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 28 | 12 |
| Buprenorphine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-09
- Last updated
- 2023-03-26
- Certified
- 2023-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hughes's NPI number?
- Melissa Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700049673, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hughes's specialty?
- Melissa Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Hughes located?
- Melissa Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001.
- What is Melissa Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hughes is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Melissa Hughes accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hughes's NPI (1700049673) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.