Peter Hughes, M.D.
NPI 1942399886 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Stamford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Hughes, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Stamford, CT (NPI 1942399886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942399886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01884 (CT)
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
1,366 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 | 477 | $94 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 301 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $133 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 97 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 92 | $49 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 251 | 85 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 48 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 30 | 11 |
| Nabumetone | 30 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 27 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 27 | 19 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 19 |
| Ibuprofen | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2016-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Hughes's NPI number?
- Peter Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942399886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Hughes's specialty?
- Peter Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Hughes located?
- Peter Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1281 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902-3544.
- What is Peter Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Hughes is (203) 325-4087.
- Does Peter Hughes accept Medicare?
- Peter Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Hughes's NPI (1942399886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.