LAURIE O. HUGHES M.D. – NPI #1497844849
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

LAURIE HUGHES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LITTLE ROCK, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497844849 to LAURIE HUGHES on October 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LAURIE THERESA OLBRICH. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XP3100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

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NPI Profile for
LAURIE O. HUGHES

NPI Number
1497844849
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAURIE O. HUGHES
Former Name: LAURIE THERESA OLBRICH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
46 KINGS ARMS RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72227-2120
Phone: (501) 225-7895 Fax: (501) 224-7462
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LAURIE HUGHES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELDAR5J464
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
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
AR E-0190
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
AR E-0190

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