PAULA E HUGHES PA
NPI 1841211554
Physician Assistant in East Greenwich, RI

Active since July 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A, EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818(401) 736-4570 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2022, Dec 22, 2021, Jun 10, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Paula E Hughes Pa NPPES

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

PAULA E HUGHES PA (NPI 1841211554) is an individual physician assistant in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (PA00403) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kent County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841211554
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA E HUGHESCredential: PA
Location Address1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2AEast Greenwich, RI 02818-5081
Mailing Address1405 S County Trl Ste 2aEast Greenwich, RI 02818-5081 · (401) 736-4570 · Fax (401) 921-6931
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2026
NPI 1841211554 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in RI · PA00403
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula E Hughes Pa 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 ID3375545353
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070203000158
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
78 services61 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
36 services24 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kent County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Warwick, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number410009
Location455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886 · Kent County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02818 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
$90.48 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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 5

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Internal Medicine
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Family Medicine
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Family Medicine
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Family Medicine
1405 S COUNTY TRL STE 2A
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

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 Paula Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Hughes is 1841211554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Where is Paula Hughes located?

Paula Hughes practices at 1405 S County Trl Ste 2A, East Greenwich, RI 02818. The listed phone number is (401) 736-4570.

What is Paula Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Paula Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula 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.

Is Paula Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paula Hughes is affiliated with Kent County Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Hughes was last updated on June 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.