WILLIAM S. HUGHES MD – NPI #1295874642
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
WILLIAM HUGHES is a plastic surgeon located in JOPLIN, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295874642 to WILLIAM HUGHES on February 05, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 21, 2018. 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 WILLIAM HUGHES below.
NPI Profile for
WILLIAM S. HUGHES
(more than 19 years ago)
JOPLIN, MO 64804 Phone: (417) 347-4177 Fax: (417) 347-5026
JOPLIN, MO 64803-3810 Phone: (417) 347-3649 Fax: (417) 347-9106
Identifiers for WILLIAM HUGHES
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MO | 205093008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
MO | 2000168800 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
WILLIAM HUGHES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST1102 WEST 32ND STREET
JOPLIN, MO 64804
- FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST1102 WEST 32ND STREET
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