DR. RONSON HUGHES MD
NPI 1811917586
Emergency Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(484) 526-4000(484) 526-6674 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ronson Hughes Md NPPES

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

DR. RONSON HUGHES MD (NPI 1811917586) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Louisiana (MD.023699) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811917586
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RONSON HUGHESCredential: MD
Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (484) 526-4000 · Fax (484) 526-6674
Fax(484) 526-6674
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1811917586 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.023699✔ Licensed in PA · MD453319
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ronson 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 ID7113907304
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210506000942, I20230523001222
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

10

Medicare enrollment records show Ronson Hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
201 STATE ST
Erie, PA 16550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 962 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 816 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
903 MINERAL POINT AVE
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,155 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
200 DOCTORS DR, STE 224
Douglas, GA 31533
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
  • 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1800 10TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgical Oncology
409 W 4TH AVE
Albany, GA 31701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.
  • 264 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1202 S TYLER ST
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
211 4TH ST
Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1701 OAK PARK BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPT
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 167 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
701 CYPRESS ST
Sulphur, LA 70663
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
187 services109 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
152 services103 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190026
Location211 4th StreetAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190060
Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420051
Location555 E Cheves St Box 8700Florence, SC 29506 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

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 Ronson Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronson Hughes is 1811917586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Ronson Hughes located?

Ronson Hughes practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (484) 526-4000.

What is Ronson Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ronson Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronson 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ronson Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronson Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Regional Health Services Inc (Erie, PA), Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc (Florence, SC), Mercy Health System Corporation (Janesville, WI), Phoebe Family Medicine,coffee County (Douglas, GA), Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. (Columbus, GA) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Ronson Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ronson Hughes accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, HMO Louisiana, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Ronson 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 Ronson Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronson Hughes is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronson Hughes was last updated on October 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.