Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Hughlett, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Shelby, NC
- NPI 1780724674
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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201 E Grover St
Shelby, NC 281503917
(704) 487-3131 - Mailing address
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2341 Hearthstone Ln
Gastonia, NC 280567580
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #77467
- Medicaid
- NC #89127TR
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780724674. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
504
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$53,949
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 168 | 167 | $171 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 157 | 142 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 126 | 121 | $117 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 41 | 40 | $205 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 12 | 12 | $70 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Shelby Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
198
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$1,587
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 49 | 49 | $988 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 39 | 39 | $143 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 37 | 37 | $146 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $57 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 15 | 15 | $113 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 15 | 15 | $114 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 13 | 13 | $12 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $13 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Hughlett's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Hughlett practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Shelby, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Hughlett practice?
Dr. Richard Hughlett practices at 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 281503917. Office phone: 7044873131.
What is Dr. Richard Hughlett's NPI?
Dr. Richard Hughlett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780724674, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Hughlett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hughlett accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Hughlett commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.