Michael Hughes, M.D
NPI 1942662820 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Zachary, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Hughes, M.D is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Zachary, LA (NPI 1942662820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942662820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD41004 (AL)
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
10 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
473 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 285 | $163 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 112 | $114 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 46 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 19 | $68 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 11 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$163 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 42 | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 34 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 26 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 27 | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 23 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1900 Perdido StApt A62New Orleans, LA 70112-1306Phone: (225) 571-8137
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-22
- Last updated
- 2024-04-02
- Certified
- 2022-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Hughes's NPI number?
- Michael Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942662820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Hughes's specialty?
- Michael Hughes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Hughes located?
- Michael Hughes's practice location on file with NPPES is 10930 Peairs Rd, Zachary, LA 70791-8625.
- What is Michael Hughes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Hughes is (225) 571-8137.
- Does Michael Hughes accept Medicare?
- Michael Hughes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Hughes's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Hughes's NPI (1942662820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.