Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carol Hughes, DNP APRN FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Des Arc, AR

  • NPI 1326571159
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1503 Main St
Des Arc, AR 720403299
(870) 256-4178
fax (870) 256-4085
Additional location
S235 School of Nursing
Columbia, MO 652110001
(573) 882-0277
Additional location
1500 Museum RD
Conway, AR 720324785
(501) 932-9010
fax (501) 932-0020
Mailing address
Po Box 497
Augusta, AR 720060497

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2026
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Arkansas #A005079 · Missouri #2017001676 · Arkansas #10204908
Medicaid
AR #220598758

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326571159. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
85
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$1,772
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 32 30 $49
81003 Automated urinalysis test 30 24 $2
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis 23 23 $6

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Des Arc Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$81
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Organon LLC 1 $57.16
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $24.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$81

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,876
Patients
583
Total drug cost
$28,087
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 245 71 $2,995
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 166 72 $4,660
Omeprazole Generic 146 44 $2,326
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 142 46 $2,513
Lisinopril Generic 135 43 $978
Losartan Potassium Generic 132 36 $2,263
Famotidine Generic 129 36 $1,848
Gabapentin Generic 126 38 $2,667
Clonazepam Generic 109 24 $1,060
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 108 45 $1,025

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carol Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Hughes practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Des Arc, AR.
Where does Dr. Carol Hughes practice?
Dr. Carol Hughes practices at 1503 Main St, Des Arc, AR 720403299. Office phone: 8702564178.
What is Dr. Carol Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Carol Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326571159, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (HCPCS 87428); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis (HCPCS 82044). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.