Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Garland Hughes, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1144286964
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 326-3000 - Mailing address
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970 30Th Avenue Dr Nw
Hickory, NC 286019001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 2, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #96-00574
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144286964. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
852
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$87,092
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 334 | 127 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 252 | 142 | $113 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 153 | 147 | $109 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 88 | 84 | $163 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 13 | 12 | $192 | |
99406 |
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes | 12 | 11 | $11 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$30
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $29.56 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
330
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$10,600
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 32 | 13 | $307 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 32 | 0 | $284 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 32 | 18 | $659 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 30 | 0 | $285 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 29 | 12 | $170 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 29 | 0 | $366 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $246 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 24 | 24 | $284 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 15 | 14 | $70 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 14 | 14 | $81 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Garland Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Garland Hughes practices Hospitalist Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Garland Hughes practice?
Dr. Garland Hughes practices at 810 Fairgrove Church RD, Hickory, NC 286029617. Office phone: 8283263000.
What is Dr. Garland Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Garland Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144286964, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Garland Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Garland Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Garland Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.