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DR. ALAN W HUGHES M.D.
NPI 1992779722
Ophthalmology in Benton, AR

Active since February 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 300, BENTON, AR 72015(501) 778-1113(501) 778-5391 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Alan W Hughes M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALAN W HUGHES M.D. (NPI 1992779722) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Benton, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C7930) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992779722
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALAN W HUGHESCredential: M.D.
Location Address3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 300Benton, AR 72015-3728
Mailing Address3 Medical Park Dr Ste 300Benton, AR 72015-3726 · (501) 778-1113
Phone(501) 778-1113
Fax(501) 778-5391
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 2013
✔ NPI 1992779722 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C7930
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.
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, Benton, AR 72015
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Other Identifiers 9

Other4975964001AR · Cigna
Medicare UPINF43836AR
Other180034662AR · Railroad Medicare
Other5129116AR · Aetna
Medicaid128316001AR
Medicare PIN56135B790AR
Other0820037AR · Unitedhealthcare
Other71081368572015A003AR · Tricare
Other16553000000AR · Qualchoice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Dr. Alan W Hughes M.d. 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 ID9234211491
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100305000517
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 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.
844 services782 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.
553 services312 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
307 services295 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.
218 services207 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
151 services60 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
136 services126 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72015 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers53 claims53 services$51.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12 to 2.00d cylinder, per lens V2203
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
3 suppliers18 claims35 services$45.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12-2.00d cylinder, per lens V2303
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier37 claims72 services$57.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

DR. SAMUEL D TAGGART MD
Family Medicine
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 100
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 778-0934
DR. MARK E ALBEY M.D.
Family Medicine
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 100
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 778-0934
ROSE JEAN FETTING LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 302 B
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-8447
SALINE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 301
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 315-8818
PHILLIP SUFFRIDGE,M.D.,P.A.
Ophthalmology
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 300
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 778-1113
DR. JAMES B COOPER M.D.
Family Medicine
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 100
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 778-0934
DR. ANNETTE M ENDERLIN M.D.
Ophthalmology
3 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 300
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 778-1113
SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF BENTON
Specialist
3 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 778-3361

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 Alan Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Hughes is 1992779722. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2006.

Where is Alan Hughes located?

Alan Hughes practices at 3 Medical Park Dr Suite 300, Benton, AR 72015. The listed phone number is (501) 778-1113.

What is Alan Hughes's specialty?

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

Is Alan Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alan 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 Alan Hughes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Alan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alan Hughes was last updated on September 30, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.