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JAMES JOHN HUGHES III M.D.
NPI 1437245032
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130, HOUSTON, TX 77027(713) 960-8008(713) 960-0965 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James John Hughes Iii M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES JOHN HUGHES III M.D. (NPI 1437245032) is an individual family medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2329) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437245032
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES JOHN HUGHES IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130Houston, TX 77027-3164
Mailing Address4545 Post Oak Place Dr, Suite 130Houston, TX 77027-3164 · (713) 960-8008 · Fax (713) 960-0965
Phone(713) 960-8008
Fax(713) 960-0965
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2013
✔ NPI 1437245032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L2329
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, Houston, TX 77027
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00424Q
Medicare UPINH41861
Medicaid1552549TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James John Hughes Iii M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, PA
217 mi
Hospitalist
2700 E BROAD ST
Mansfield, TX 76063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518237429 (682) 622-2000

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 77027 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

STELLA FITZGIBBONS M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
JASMIN BALEVA M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
KATHLEEN PROVENCHER N.P
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
ROMEL NAVARRO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
ANH NGUYEN M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
INPATIENT CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS, PLLC
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
SRIJHANSI ADUSUMILLI M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
RACHEL E VILLARREAL GNP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008

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 James Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hughes is 1437245032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.

Where is James Hughes located?

James Hughes practices at 4545 Post Oak Place Dr Suite 130, Houston, TX 77027. The listed phone number is (713) 960-8008.

What is James Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Hughes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, PA (Mansfield, TX). 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 James Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Hughes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list James 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 James Hughes was last updated on January 30, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.