Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Harlingen, TX
- NPI 1144717547
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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513 E Jackson St Ste 312
Harlingen, TX 785506877
(956) 230-8880
fax (956) 474-2753 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1269
Harlingen, TX 785511269
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 3, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LP0808X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #AP137316
- Medicaid
- TX #403001702
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144717547. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
161
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$12,680
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 86 | 26 | $57 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 75 | 22 | $104 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Harlingen Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,571
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 12 | $1,063.23 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 7 | $167.83 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 4 | $104.00 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 5 | $96.59 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $44.19 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $40.14 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $37.66 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $16.93 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
817
Patients
93
Total drug cost
$468,239
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 121 | 25 | $3,043 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 80 | 16 | $1,143 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 71 | 12 | $386 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Generic | 63 | 0 | $1,009 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 57 | 12 | $522 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 55 | 16 | $558 |
| Ingrezza (Valbenazine Tosylate) | Brand | 54 | 0 | $429,994 |
| Trintellix (Vortioxetine Hydrobromide) | Brand | 52 | 0 | $26,364 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 41 | 0 | $363 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 40 | 12 | $1,145 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Velma Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Velma Hughes practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Harlingen, TX.
Where does Dr. Velma Hughes practice?
Dr. Velma Hughes practices at 513 E Jackson St Ste 312, Harlingen, TX 785506877. Office phone: 9562308880.
What is Dr. Velma Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Velma Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144717547, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Velma Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Velma Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Velma Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.