Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Hughes, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Kingsburg, CA

  • NPI 1144898933
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2361 Skansen St
Kingsburg, CA 936312711
(559) 797-6595

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #2013685

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144898933. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,645
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$114,756
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 392 392 $14
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 389 389 $31
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 344 344 $91
31525 Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope 331 331 $135
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 86 86 $114
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 37 37 $21
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 36 36 $99
31525 Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope 30 30 $221

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Kingsburg Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,228
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 2 $246.50
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $153.26
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 1 $125.00
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $125.00
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $124.97
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $122.70
Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC 1 $121.83
Corcept Therapeutics 1 $104.73
Abbvie INC. 1 $103.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,228

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melissa Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Hughes practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Kingsburg, CA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Hughes practice?
Dr. Melissa Hughes practices at 2361 Skansen St, Kingsburg, CA 936312711. Office phone: 5597976595.
What is Dr. Melissa Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144898933, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.