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

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C.
173 mi
Pediatrics
16303 HORACE HARDING EXPY, 4TH FLOOR
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 645 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003114851 (718) 670-1019
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
395 mi
Multi-Specialty
ELM AND CARLTON ST
Buffalo, NY 14263
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 602 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720036593 (716) 845-2300

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

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

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.

TERESA CZEPIEL OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (413) 313-6274
ANDREW NGUYEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (508) 682-1432
JACQUELYN A QUIN M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (857) 203-6202
DAVID JAMES THORNTON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 203-5062
DR. LEENDER JACK FALING MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700
MRS. PATRICIA O'HEARN SOONTHORNPRAPUET PA-C, MPH
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700
BERNADETTE ANN CUMMINGS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700
ANNA CARSTENS MENSING FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Suffolk County (617) 323-7700

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 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.

Where is Melissa Hughes located?

Melissa Hughes practices at 1400 Vfw Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132. The listed phone number is (774) 826-1424.

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.

Is Melissa Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C. (Fresh Meadows, NY) and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, NY). Each 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 Melissa Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 3 months 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.