Bruce L Hughes, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Bruce L Hughes is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Des Moines, IA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Bruce L Hughes, MD has been part of the Des Moines medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5911dNPPES updated 2010-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1111 6th Ave East Tower Suite A100, Des Moines, IA 50314-2610
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.7%
Iowa avg: 2.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
0.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.1%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
392
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
399
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,879
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7.43M
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$246.0k received from industry
244 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bruce L Hughes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 1475, Des Moines, IA 50306-1475
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Bruce L Hughes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce L Hughes for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Des Moines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruce L Hughes
NPI records show Dr. Hughes as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 358-0011.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bruce L Hughes
Practice Location
1111 6th Ave East Tower Suite A100, Des Moines, IA 50314-2610
Mailing Address
Po Box 1475, Des Moines, IA 50306-1475
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