Carl Hughes, MD
NPI 1821012337 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Hughes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1821012337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821012337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9701409 (NC)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
3,515 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 | 533 | $120 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 338 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 296 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 256 | $123 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 209 | $10 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 207 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 420 | 113 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 365 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 272 | 82 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 230 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 214 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 195 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$987 across 57 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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2026-05-12
- Certified
- 2026-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Hughes's NPI number?
- Carl Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821012337, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Hughes's specialty?
- Carl Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carl Hughes located?
- Carl Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 10635 Park Rd Ste I, Charlotte, NC 28210-8408.
- What is Carl Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Hughes is (704) 495-6334.
- Does Carl Hughes accept Medicare?
- Carl Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Hughes's NPI (1821012337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.