Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alexander Hughes, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · New York, NY
- NPI 1043488281
- MIPS 24.9 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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523 E 72Nd St
New York, NY 100214099
(646) 797-8195
fax (212) 774-2701 - Mailing address
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535 E 70Th St
New York, NY 100214823
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 16, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #250910 · California #A905062
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043488281. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,237
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$542,081
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 177 | 177 | $178 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 129 | 68 | $299 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 119 | 62 | $243 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 114 | 104 | $61 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 92 | 86 | $97 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 82 | 78 | $866 | |
22585 |
Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc | 68 | 41 | $364 | |
22558 |
Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | 40 | 40 | $1,422 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 39 | 17 | $453 | |
63082 |
Removal of upper spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, anterior approach, each additional segment | 38 | 14 | $307 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$136
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4WEB, Inc. | 1 | $135.86 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alexander Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Hughes practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Alexander Hughes practice?
Dr. Alexander Hughes practices at 523 E 72Nd St, New York, NY 100214099. Office phone: 6467978195.
What is Dr. Alexander Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043488281, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Alexander Hughes does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.