KATHLEEN G HUGHES M.C.D,CCC-A
NPI 1396091369
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Hammond, LA

Active since July 27, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 301, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-2630(985) 230-2634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kathleen G Hughes M.c.d,ccc-a NPPES

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

KATHLEEN G HUGHES M.C.D,CCC-A (NPI 1396091369) is an individual audiologist-hearing aid fitter provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (2099) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396091369
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy237600000X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN G HUGHESCredential: M.C.D,CCC-A
Location Address15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 301Hammond, LA 70403-1426
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 230-6160 · Fax (985) 230-6428
Fax(985) 230-2634
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1396091369 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code237600000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 2099
Definition
An audiologist/hearing aid fitter is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, conducts a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing problem, presents a variety of treatment options to patients, dispenses and fits hearing aids, administers tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provides hearing rehabilitation training. This classification should be used where individuals are licensed as audiologist-hearing aid fitters as opposed to states that license individuals as audiologists.
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2315803LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathleen G Hughes M.c.d,ccc-a 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 ID1951551316
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121019000202

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathleen Hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$53.43 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $13.35 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 100
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Orthopaedic Surgery
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 100
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Speech-Language Pathologist
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 301
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Orthopaedic Surgery
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 100
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Clinic/Center
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 100
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 100
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Speech-Language Pathologist
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 301
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Occupational Therapist
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR, SUITE 100
HAMMOND, LA 70403

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 Kathleen Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Hughes is 1396091369. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2012.

Where is Kathleen Hughes located?

Kathleen Hughes practices at 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Suite 301, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-2630.

What is Kathleen Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.

Is Kathleen Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathleen Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathleen Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to North Oaks Physician Group, LLC (Hammond, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kathleen Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathleen Hughes accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Kathleen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Hughes was last updated on October 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.