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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 326-3000
Mailing address
970 30Th Avenue Dr Nw
Hickory, NC 286019001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, Inc. 1 $29.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.