DR. MELISSA L HUGHES MD
NPI 1700049673
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in West Roxbury, MA
NPI Status: Active since July 09, 2008
Contact Information
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA
ZIP 02132
Phone: (774) 826-1424
Fax: (774) 826-1840
Some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 30 days.
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About MELISSA HUGHES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Hughes, an internist established in West Roxbury, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700049673 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0002X with license number 280003 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated June 2026.
- NPI
- 1700049673
- Provider Name
- DR. MELISSA L HUGHES MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1400 VFW PKWY WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
- Location Phone
- (774) 826-1424
- Location Fax
- (774) 826-1840
- Mailing Address
- 1400 VFW PKWY DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
- Mailing Phone
- (774) 826-1424
- Mailing Fax
- (774) 826-1840
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-09-2008
- Last Update Date
- 06-24-2026
- Code Navigator
An internist like Melissa Hughes is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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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
Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RH0002X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 280003
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Melissa 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
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
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.
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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 1700049673, 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700049673, enumerated as an "individual" on July 09, 2008.
The provider is located at 1400 VFW PKWY WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 and the phone number is (774) 826-1424.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
