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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
523 E 72Nd St
New York, NY 100214099
(646) 797-8195
fax (212) 774-2701
Mailing address
535 E 70Th St
New York, NY 100214823

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$136
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
4WEB, Inc. 1 $135.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$136

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.