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NICOLE MCKENZIE HUGHES PA
NPI 1962161133
Physician Assistant in West Columbia, SC

Active since December 15, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
308 SPRINGCREEK CT, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170(803) 385-7504 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Nicole Mckenzie Hughes Pa NPPES

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

NICOLE MCKENZIE HUGHES PA (NPI 1962161133) is an individual physician assistant in West Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Chester Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962161133
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE MCKENZIE HUGHESCredential: PA
Location Address308 SPRINGCREEK CTWest Columbia, SC 29170-2472
Mailing Address308 Springcreek CtWest Columbia, SC 29170-2472 · (803) 385-7504
Phone(803) 385-7504
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1962161133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
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.
308 SPRINGCREEK CT, West Columbia, SC 29170
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and more.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

Nicole Mckenzie 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 ID9335536762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220503001549
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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
103 services100 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Musc Health Chester Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chester, SC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420019
Location1 Medical Park DriveChester, SC 29706 · Chester County
Emergency services

Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420036
Location800 W Meeting StLancaster, SC 29720 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29170 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 Nicole Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Hughes is 1962161133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2021.

Where is Nicole Hughes located?

Nicole Hughes practices at 308 Springcreek Ct, West Columbia, SC 29170. The listed phone number is (803) 385-7504.

What is Nicole Hughes's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole 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 Nicole Hughes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Nicole 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 Nicole Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Hughes is affiliated with Musc Health Chester Medical Center and Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Hughes was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.