TYLER HUGHES MD – NPI #1477908911
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

TYLER HUGHES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SPOKANE VALLEY, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477908911 to TYLER HUGHES on May 03, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 04, 2026. 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 TYLER HUGHES below.

NPI Profile for
TYLER HUGHES

NPI Number
1477908911
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TYLER HUGHES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
16201 E INDIANA AVE STE 5300
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216-1882
Phone: (509) 530-5420 Fax: (509) 891-4088
1 Other location(s):
3301 C St Ste 1600
Sacramento, CA 95816-3384
Phone: (916) 734-6805
Fax: (916) 734-6806
Mailing address
PO BOX 5299
MS: 820-5-PCO
TACOMA, WA 98415-0299
Phone: (253) 403-1000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 04, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 WA MD61274579
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery		 NV 21305

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2016
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
TYLER HUGHES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
      W 800 FIFTH AVENUE
      SPOKANE, WA 99210
    • MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL
      12606 EAST MISSION AVENUE
      SPOKANE, WA 99216

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