Heidi Hughes, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Heidi Hughes is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Columbus, WI with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(920) 623-5226Columbus, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heidi Hughes, PA-C has been part of the Columbus medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 29+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 119 Physician Assistant providers in WISee all Physician Assistant in Columbus29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1923dNPPES updated 2021-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1511 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925-2401

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.72%

Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)

2.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

164

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

307

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,764

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $189k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-19%)30%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 14, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Heidi Hughes

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heidi Hughes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbus 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 Heidi Hughes

Dr. Hughes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbus, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (920) 623-5226.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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