Karen Hughes, DO
NPI 1770726309 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Hughes, DO is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1770726309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770726309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P5998 (TX)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
420 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 288 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 56 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 44 | $173 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 32 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$173 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 144 | 96 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 86 | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 71 | 30 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 61 | 29 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 54 | 41 |
| Risperidone | 49 | 31 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 47 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$236 across 8 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 (1)
- 6902 S Peek RdRichmond, TX 77407-1741Phone: (832) 535-2770
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-13
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Hughes's NPI number?
- Karen Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770726309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Hughes's specialty?
- Karen Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Hughes located?
- Karen Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 5314 Dashwood Dr, Houston, TX 77081-4603.
- What is Karen Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Hughes is (713) 600-9554.
- Does Karen Hughes accept Medicare?
- Karen Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Hughes's NPI (1770726309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.