EUGENE P. HUGHES, JR. MD – NPI #1932148756
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

EUGENE HUGHES, JR. is a colon & rectal surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932148756 to EUGENE HUGHES, JR. on June 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Feb 23, 2015. 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 EUGENE HUGHES, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
EUGENE P. HUGHES, JR.

NPI Number
1932148756
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EUGENE P. HUGHES, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8815 GERMANTOWN AVE
SUITE 20
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 242-4700 Fax: (215) 242-2618
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for EUGENE HUGHES, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDPA000793572 0005
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)
PA MD019016E

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Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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