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DR. ALEXANDER HUGHES MD
NPI 1750478863
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since October 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
59.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Nov 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Alexander Hughes Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER HUGHES MD (NPI 1750478863) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (36493) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750478863
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER HUGHESCredential: MD
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVENashville, TN 37232-5100
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateOctober 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1750478863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 36493✔ Licensed in CA · C206973
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License MD36493 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 19300 Valley Children's PL, SC05Madera, CA 93636-8761 · Phone (559) 353-3000 · Fax (559) 353-3000
Location 2110 29th Ave N Ste 200Nashville, TN 37203 · Phone (615) 327-4304 · Fax (615) 327-7940
Location 33601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001 · Phone (615) 322-3000

Accepted Insurance

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Hughes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739100264
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090720000566
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 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440161
Location2300 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

59.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality52.31
Improvement Activities40

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Physician Assistant
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Alexander Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Hughes is 1750478863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 9, 2006.

Where is Alexander Hughes located?

Alexander Hughes practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic Ave, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is Alexander Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Alexander Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Hughes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alexander Hughes accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Alexander 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.

Is Alexander Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Hughes is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Hughes was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.