JOSHUA ROBERT HUGHES PA-C
NPI 1053981019
Physician Assistant in Augusta, ME

Active since June 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY, AUGUSTA, ME 04330(207) 626-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joshua Robert Hughes Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSHUA ROBERT HUGHES PA-C (NPI 1053981019) is an individual physician assistant in Augusta, Maine, licensed in Maine (PA2209) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine General Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053981019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA ROBERT HUGHESCredential: PA-C
Location Address35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWYAugusta, ME 04330-8160
Mailing Address35 Medical Center PkwyAugusta, ME 04330-8160 · (207) 621-4680 · Fax (207) 622-4085
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2021
NPI 1053981019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in ME · PA2209
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY, Augusta, ME 04330

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Robert Hughes Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6709289549
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210730001422
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
48 services30 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
31 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Maine General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number200039
Location35 Medical Center ParkwayAugusta, ME 04330 · Kennebec County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04330 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.72
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.51

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Occupational Therapist
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Occupational Therapist
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Nurse Practitioner
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
AUGUSTA, ME 04330

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joshua Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Hughes is 1053981019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2021.

Where is Joshua Hughes located?

Joshua Hughes practices at 35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330. The listed phone number is (207) 626-1000.

What is Joshua Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joshua Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Hughes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joshua Hughes accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Joshua Hughes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joshua Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Hughes is affiliated with Maine General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Hughes was last updated on June 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.