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DR. MELISSA L HUGHES MD
NPI 1700049673
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in West Roxbury, MA

Q: What is Melissa Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Hughes is 1700049673. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2008.

Q: What is Melissa Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Hughes was last updated on June 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 days 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.

Active since July 09, 2008PECOS Enrolled

1400 VFW PKWY, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132(774) 826-1424(774) 826-1840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2023, Apr 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Melissa L Hughes Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA L HUGHES MD (NPI 1700049673) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (280003) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700049673

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA L HUGHESCredential: MD

Location Address1400 VFW PKWYWest Roxbury, MA 02132-4927

Mailing Address1400 Vfw Pkwy, Department Of MedicineWest Roxbury, MA 02132-4927 · (774) 826-1424 · Fax (774) 826-1840

Phone(774) 826-1424

Fax(774) 826-1840

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1700049673 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 280003

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

1400 VFW PKWY, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa L Hughes Md 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

26 services20 patients

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