Helen Hughes
NPI 1710619127 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Hughes is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1710619127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710619127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95021162 (CA)
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
26 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 | 14 | $118 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 12 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$118 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 33 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 40 | 28 |
| Lisinopril | 36 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl | 34 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 32 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$330 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 12665 Garden Grove Blvd Ste 713Garden Grove, CA 92843-1921Phone: (714) 537-6595
- 2222 S Main StSanta Ana, CA 92707-3220Phone: (714) 542-1331
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-06-26
- Last updated
- 2023-12-08
- Certified
- 2023-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Hughes's NPI number?
- Helen Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710619127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Hughes's specialty?
- Helen Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Helen Hughes located?
- Helen Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 62 Corporate Park Ste 240, Irvine, CA 92606-3123.
- What is Helen Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Hughes is (949) 451-9292.
- Does Helen Hughes accept Medicare?
- Helen Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Hughes's NPI (1710619127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.