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Active NPI 1396165445 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Hughes , MD

Anesthesiology • Clearwater, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Hughes, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Clearwater, FL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Florida State University College Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Hughes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 PINELLAS ST.

Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Baycare Medical Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Pinellas St

Clearwater, FL 337563804

Telephone 7274627000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Florida State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Clearwater, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -12.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Clearwater, FL (3533 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hughes (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Clearwater Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
22 22 $425.64 $60.58
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
20 20 $386.80 $43.43
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
13 13 $263.85 $13.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-30
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License FL ME137154

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WV 29515

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA 311124

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

3231 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL 346956607

Phone: 7277256526

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Marisol Gomez , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003496001

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jensen Thompson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003508763

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Mandee Peterson , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003528514

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Mark Stanford , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003897059

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Veronica Massey , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023043007

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Maria Santos-Bluhm , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023111234

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 30, 2025

Registered at 2995 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL 337593012 (Tel: 7273157496)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 30, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #29515 in WV)

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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2024

Registered at 300 PINELLAS ST, CLEARWATER, FL 337563804 (Tel: 7274627000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2024

Registered at 300 PINELLAS ST, CLEARWATER, FL 337563804 (Tel: 7275038373)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 26, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #311124 in LA)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 31, 2018

Recorded as JAMES HUGHES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2018

Emergency Medicine (License #311124 in LA)

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2018

Registered at 1501 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103 (Tel: 3186756111)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2018

Surgery (License #ME137154 in FL)

NPI Profile Active April 16, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 16, 2014

Registered at 1501 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 711034228 (Tel: 3186756111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2014

Registered at 1501 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 711034228 (Tel: 3186756111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2014

Recorded as JAMES HUGHES

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 16, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396165445
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 16, 2014
Last Update: March 30, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2995 Drew St

Clearwater, FL 337593012

Phone: 7273157496

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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