RALPH C. HUGHES, III M.D. – NPI #1598898967
Pathology
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
RALPH HUGHES, III is a pathologist located in MERIDIAN, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598898967 to RALPH HUGHES, III on March 14, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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NPI Profile for
RALPH C. HUGHES, III
(more than 19 years ago)
MERIDIAN, MS 39301-4040 Phone: (156) 221-4400 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Meridian, MS 39301-4124
Phone: (601) 483-8300
Fax: (601) 484-7776
Memphis, TN 38125-8803
Phone: (901) 526-7444
Fax: (901) 526-0791
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-7542 Phone: (156) 221-4400 Fax:
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Identifiers for RALPH HUGHES, III
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | GEORGIA | GA | 060086 |
| other | KENTUCKY | KY | 41240 |
| other | LOUISIANA | LA | MD201821 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | AK | 4772 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | CO | 25900 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | CT | 042568 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | FL | ME89484 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | MT | 8325 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | NC | 34357 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | OH | 82141 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | OK | 14489 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | TX | F6770 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | VA | 46798 |
| other | MEDICAL LICENSE | WA | 28641 |
| other | MISSISSIPPI | MS | 20291 |
| other | NEW HAMPSHIRE | NH | 13669 |
| other | PENNSYLVANIA | PA | MD433475 |
| other | SOUTH CAROLINA | SC | 30344 |
| other | TENNESSEE | TN | 43117 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary) |
MS | 20291 |
| 207ZD0900X - Pathology / Dermatopathology |
MS | 20291 |
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.
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