Active NPI 1245288802 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Meshia K Hughes , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Herrin, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Meshia Hughes, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Herrin, IL. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2001, Meshia Hughes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 510 LINCOLN DR.

Meshia Hughes maintains professional affiliations with Baptist Health Medical Group Inc, Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

510 Lincoln Dr

Herrin, IL 629486334

Telephone 6189976800

Fax 6189971187

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center,llc Facility NPI 1023001377

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Herrin, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 11.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Herrin, IL (4958 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hughes (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Herrin Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	141	$243.00	$100.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	148	148	$318.00	$127.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	27	$343.00	$142.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	16	$137.00	$62.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$172.00	$71.06
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	12	$259.00	$103.75
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$75.00	$39.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	321	258	$414.03	$103.84
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	129	125	$230.00	$12.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	89	$280.06	$73.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$448.31	$134.50
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	49	46	$250.00	$10.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	20	$590.00	$140.46
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	11	11	$150.00	$8.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$315.73	$90.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	521	330	$426.00	$105.86
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	242	225	$230.95	$19.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	149	$302.00	$74.81
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	69	64	$250.00	$20.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$560.00	$140.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	24	$187.00	$46.84
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$170.00	$11.63
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	20	20	$150.00	$14.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	16	$153.00	$16.55
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$1480.00	$119.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	542	324	$200.00	$107.95
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	198	194	$230.00	$26.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$325.00	$141.73
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	63	59	$250.00	$26.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	40	$140.00	$76.47
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	26	$276.92	$152.48
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	23	21	$150.00	$18.76
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	21	$170.00	$23.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	13	$142.00	$24.73
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$180.00	$28.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	362	238	$200.00	$89.79
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	146	18	$30.00	$0.13
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	123	118	$230.00	$11.78
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	57	55	$250.00	$12.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$325.00	$137.93
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	41	22	$250.00	$37.11
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	38	34	$170.00	$10.72
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	21	18	$180.00	$9.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	21	$260.00	$52.61
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	20	$275.00	$121.92
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	19	18	$1596.84	$123.40
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	17	16	$150.00	$8.72
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	16	12	$465.00	$30.27
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	14	$142.00	$11.40
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$2101.88	$220.92
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	11	11	$1717.00	$262.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	419	262	$200.00	$88.87
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	288	31	$30.00	$0.11
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	123	116	$230.00	$13.40
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	73	43	$241.37	$36.70
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	63	58	$250.00	$13.40
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	47	38	$170.00	$9.49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	35	$275.00	$120.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	30	$260.00	$50.34
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	31	28	$180.00	$9.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$325.00	$136.03
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	21	21	$1683.98	$234.52
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	21	17	$398.81	$57.01
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	19	16	$150.00	$9.49
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	19	19	$1852.55	$260.91
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	17	17	$1523.53	$121.52
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$812.56	$108.43
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	15	15	$1230.00	$99.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	247	196	$179.92	$87.90
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	96	12	$30.00	$0.12
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	83	79	$230.00	$13.38
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	56	32	$220.00	$35.34
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	40	39	$250.00	$13.38
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	38	25	$441.32	$30.30
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	33	32	$1693.03	$187.83
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	29	$170.00	$9.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$206.45	$89.33
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	23	19	$150.00	$9.47
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	23	18	$400.43	$55.13
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	22	21	$1518.18	$238.70
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	18	15	$180.00	$9.48
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	15	14	$1230.00	$104.29
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	15	15	$1860.10	$262.32
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$675.29	$108.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	12	$260.00	$50.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	40	$160.00	$87.96
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	17	11	$430.00	$30.48
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$230.00	$13.34
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	12	12	$1480.00	$111.83
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$1360.00	$241.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-12

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IL 085001578

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.

Family Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X

State License IL 085001578

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

2603 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 420033830

Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

1104 W Main St, Benton, IL 628121565

Phone: 6184393399

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

400 Lincoln Dr, Herrin, IL 629483757

Phone: 2704436472

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 420033813

Phone: 2705540011

Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

326 E Main St, West Frankfort, IL 628962402

Phone: 6189376200

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

28 Chick St, Metropolis, IL 629602467

Phone: 2704154690

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

2603 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 420033829

Phone: 2704154800

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 420033813

Phone: 2704157653

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Dr. James Davis , MD

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Dr. John Wood , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Hollis Clark , PA-C

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 12, 2023

Recorded as MESHIA HUGHES, PA-C

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NPI Profile Active May 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location May 04, 2017

Registered at 510 LINCOLN DR, HERRIN, IL 629486334 (Tel: 6189976800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2017

Registered at 510 LINCOLN DR, HERRIN, IL 629486334 (Tel: 6189976800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2017

Recorded as MESHIA REED, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2017

Family Medicine (License #085001578 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active August 27, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2015

Registered at 805 WEST DEYOUNG STREET, SUITE E, MARION, IL 629596201 (Tel: 6189981900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 27, 2015

Registered at 205N MAIN ST, HARRISBURG, IL 629461256 (Tel: 6182538450)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 27, 2015

Recorded as MESHIA REED, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2015

Family Medicine (License #085001578 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245288802

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 05, 2006

Last Update: July 12, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

510 Lincoln Dr

Herrin, IL 629486334

Phone: 6189976800

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