Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vernon Hughes, D.O.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Clarksdale, MS
- NPI 1427073170
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1970 Hospital Dr
Clarksdale, MS 386147202
(662) 624-3580 - Mailing address
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122 Westover Dr
Clarksdale, MS 386149767
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #13620
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427073170. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
122
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$2,346
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 38 | 35 | $34 | |
81000 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | 27 | 20 | $4 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 23 | 13 | $16 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 21 | 19 | $8 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 13 | 12 | $33 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Clarksdale Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,922
Patients
1,072
Total drug cost
$41,645
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 484 | 90 | $6,830 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 336 | 49 | $3,700 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 320 | 116 | $1,532 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 296 | 92 | $2,664 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 275 | 81 | $4,598 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | Generic | 261 | 45 | $2,741 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 251 | 87 | $5,619 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 244 | 76 | $1,233 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 226 | 74 | $2,012 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 212 | 62 | $2,118 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vernon Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Vernon Hughes practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Clarksdale, MS.
Where does Dr. Vernon Hughes practice?
Dr. Vernon Hughes practices at 1970 Hospital Dr, Clarksdale, MS 386147202. Office phone: 6626243580.
What is Dr. Vernon Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Vernon Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427073170, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vernon Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vernon Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vernon Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (HCPCS 87426); Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (HCPCS 81000); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.