DEVON ASKINS HUGHES
NPI 1427707173
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Hershey, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 21, 2022

Contact Information

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (717) 531-8521

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DEVON HUGHES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Devon Hughes, a provider established in Hershey, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in cornea and external diseases specialist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427707173 assigned on March 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0120X with license number MT226085 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated May 2026.

NPI
1427707173
Provider Name
DEVON ASKINS HUGHES
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY, PA 17033
Location Phone
(717) 531-8521
Mailing Address
500 UNIVERSITY DR STE 800 HERSHEY, PA 17033
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-21-2022
Last Update Date
05-02-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ophthalmology Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

Taxonomy Code
207WX0120X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MT226085
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Devon Hughes is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 17033 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $126.34
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $68.36
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.09
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1427707173, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 57

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1427707173.

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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Audiologist
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Audiologist
500 UNIVERSITY DR, UPC1 SUITE 700
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Orthopaedic Surgery
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
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HERSHEY, PA 17033
Surgery
500 UNIVERSITY DR
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physician Assistant (Medical)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H053
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physician Assistant (Medical)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
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Physical Therapist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427707173, enumerated as an "individual" on March 21, 2022.

The provider is located at 500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY, PA 17033 and the phone number is (717) 531-8521.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0120X and a focus in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist.