JOSEPH P. HUGHES MD – NPI #1982631123
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.
JOSEPH HUGHES is a colon & rectal surgeon located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982631123 to JOSEPH HUGHES on June 26, 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 JOSEPH HUGHES below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH P. HUGHES
(about 20 years ago)
#320
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124 Phone: (801) 266-1409 Fax: (801) 266-0685
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) |
UT | 1515781205 |
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.