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KATE VIRGINIA HUGHES MD
NPI 1841851441
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Active since June 25, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
260 TREMONT ST FL 11, BOSTON, MA 02116(617) 636-4600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2025, Mar 9, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kate Virginia Hughes Md NPPES

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

KATE VIRGINIA HUGHES MD (NPI 1841851441) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (280835) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Brockton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841851441
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameKATE VIRGINIA HUGHESCredential: MD
Location Address260 TREMONT ST FL 11Boston, MA 02116-5603
Mailing Address260 Tremont St Fl 11Boston, MA 02116-5603 · (617) 636-4600
Phone(617) 636-4600
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1841851441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 280835
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
260 TREMONT ST FL 11, Boston, MA 02116
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1179 Quincy StBrockton, MA 02302-2966 · Phone (508) 894-0400

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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

Kate Virginia 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 ID6103283098
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230608000961
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kate Hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pratt Ophthalmology Associates Inc
0.1 mi
Ophthalmology
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 1013
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083660534 (617) 636-5000
Signature Healthcare Medical Group Inc
20 mi
Internal Medicine
110 LIBERTY ST
Brockton, MA 02301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508804949 (508) 894-0400
Tallman Eye Associates, PC
25 mi
Ophthalmology
360 MERRIMACK ST, BLDG 9, ENTRANCE I
Lawrence, MA 01843
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts and New Hampshire enrollments
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194833467 (978) 688-6182

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 14

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
108 services98 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
92 services70 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
59 services51 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
34 services34 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
33 services33 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brockton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220052
Location680 Center StreetBrockton, MA 02302 · Plymouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02116 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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 Kate Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Hughes is 1841851441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2019.

Where is Kate Hughes located?

Kate Hughes practices at 260 Tremont St Fl 11, Boston, MA 02116. The listed phone number is (617) 636-4600.

What is Kate Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Kate Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kate 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 Kate Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kate Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Pratt Ophthalmology Associates Inc (Boston, MA), Signature Healthcare Medical Group Inc (Brockton, MA) and Tallman Eye Associates, PC (Lawrence, MA). 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 Kate Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kate Hughes accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Kate 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 Kate Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kate Hughes is affiliated with Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kate Hughes was last updated on April 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.