Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erin Hughes, APRNCNP

Physician Assistant · Hilliard, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3995 COSGRAY RD, Hilliard, OH 43026
6142933200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1336217215 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hughes from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hughes

Dr. Erin Hughes is a physician assistant in Hilliard, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hughes performed 147 Medicare services across 135 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hughes received a total of $6,375 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 371 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hughes is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 147 Medicare services $6,375 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
147
Medicare services
Bottom 42% in OH for physician assistant
135
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~8 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
33 $67 $170
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
29 $8 $13
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
28 $51 $120
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
17 $8 $22
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
15 $104 $175
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
13 $8 $16
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
12 $13 $36
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,375
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,594/year across 4 years
Top 3% in OH for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
371
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,375 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,442
2023
$1,528
2022
$1,867
2021
$1,538

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$307
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$217
PFIZER INC.
$203
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$192
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,234
Novo Nordisk Inc
$643
Lilly USA, LLC
$601
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$594
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$447
PFIZER INC.
$437
AbbVie Inc.
$276
Abbott Laboratories
$252
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$217
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$131
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$118
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$106
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$76
Amgen Inc.
$75
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$55
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$47
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$30
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Eisai Inc.
$26
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Hologic, LLC
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$12
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for physician assistant in OH.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
702
Per 100K population
53.1
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
4.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hughes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of OH peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hughes experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hughes performed 33 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hughes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hughes received a total of $6,375 from 43 companies across 371 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hughes's costs compare to other physician assistants in Hilliard?
Dr. Hughes's average Medicare payment per service is $40. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hughes) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →