THOMAS G. HUGHES M.D. – NPI #1689668642
Internal Medicine
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
THOMAS HUGHES is a physician located in BOWLING GREEN, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689668642 to THOMAS HUGHES on September 07, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 21, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS HUGHES below.
NPI Profile for
THOMAS G. HUGHES
(about 21 years ago)
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42103 Phone: (270) 783-3573 Fax: (270) 783-4081
1 Other location(s):
Louisville, KY 40204-1743
Phone: (502) 540-7200
Fax: (502) 540-7210
Identifiers for THOMAS HUGHES
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | ANTHEM BC/BS | KY | 000000190523 |
| OTHER | ANTHEM SR ADVANTAGE | KY | 6109684127216 |
| OTHER | ANTHEM-NCMA | KY | 000000881746 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE | KY | 0212106 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE RAILROAD | KY | 110216720 |
| OTHER | PASSPORT | KY | 50072935 |
| OTHER | SIHO | KY | 163577 |
| MEDICAID | KY | 1141312 | |
| MEDICAID | KY | 64029390 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
KY | 34678 |
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Additional Information
THOMAS HUGHES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- THE MEDICAL CENTER (BOWLING GREEN)250 PARK STREET
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
- THE MEDICAL CENTER (BOWLING GREEN)250 PARK STREET
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