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MEGHAN SAMANTHA BUCKLEY HUGHES MD, MPH
NPI 1790246536
Orthopaedic Surgery in Asheville, NC

Active since March 26, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75B LIVINGSTON ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 258-8800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, Jul 3, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Meghan Samantha Buckley Hughes Md, Mph NPPES

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

MEGHAN SAMANTHA BUCKLEY HUGHES MD, MPH (NPI 1790246536) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (123456) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790246536
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameMEGHAN SAMANTHA BUCKLEY HUGHESCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address75B LIVINGSTON STAsheville, NC 28801-4353
Mailing AddressPo Box 5105Belfast, ME 04915-5100 · (828) 258-8800
Phone(828) 258-8800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1790246536 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 123456
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X · License D0100313 (MD), 123456 (NC)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
75B LIVINGSTON ST, Asheville, NC 28801
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1110 S Paca St Fl 6Baltimore, MD 21201-1645 · Phone (410) 328-8913
Location 222 S Greene StBaltimore, MD 21201-1544 · Phone (410) 328-8667

Accepted Insurance

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

Meghan Samantha Buckley Hughes Md, Mph 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 ID3678804523
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240726003474, I20251017000572
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number210008
Location301 Saint Paul PlaceBaltimore, MD 21202 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. PAMELA GUTBIER MELISKI M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
JOHN S WOOD PA-C
Physician Assistant
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
DR. WALLACE TAYLOR HARRIS M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
MICHAEL J GOEBEL M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
SHANNON FAYE ALEJANDRO M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
DR. PHILIP FONTENOT M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
NATALIE CHAPIN
Physical Therapist
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800
DANIEL W. HANKLEY M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
75B LIVINGSTON ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8800

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 Meghan Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meghan Hughes is 1790246536. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2019.

Where is Meghan Hughes located?

Meghan Hughes practices at 75B Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 258-8800.

What is Meghan Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Meghan Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meghan 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 Meghan Hughes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Meghan 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 Meghan Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Meghan Hughes is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Inc and Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meghan Hughes was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.