Mrs Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Harlingen, TX

Mrs Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/mental Health" in Harlingen, Texas. She graduated from nursing school in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. Her current practice location is 2211 W Lincoln St Ste 313, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 374-5578.

Mrs Velma Hughes is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP137316) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1144717547.

Contact Information

Mrs Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC
2211 W Lincoln St Ste 313,
Harlingen, TX 78552-5921
(956) 374-5578
(956) 474-2753

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Velma Hughes
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience8 Years
Location2211 W Lincoln St Ste 313, Harlingen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mrs Velma Hughes graduated from nursing school in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144717547
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2018
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577892611
  • Enrollment ID: I20190916000238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Velma Hughes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144717547NPI-NPPES
403001702MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
364SP0808XClinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/mental Health AP137316 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mrs Velma Hughes allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFig Tree Behavioral Wellness, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518598796
PECOS PAC ID: 8426489089
Enrollment ID: O20200514001625

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mrs Velma Hughes is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mrs Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC
2211 W Lincoln St # 313,
Harlingen, TX 78552-5921

Ph: (956) 374-5578
Mrs Velma Hughes, PMHNP-BC
2211 W Lincoln St Ste 313,
Harlingen, TX 78552-5921

Ph: (956) 374-5578

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