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Dr. Sandra Hughes, MD

Tuckahoe, NY

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    Who is Dr. Hughes, Pediatrician in Tuckahoe, NY?

    Dr. Sandra Hughes, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tuckahoe, NY. Dr. Hughes graduated from Akademia Medyczna and completed her residency at Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office at (914) 771-7070.

    Where did Dr. Hughes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Akademia Medyczna | University of Calabar College of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?

    Dr. Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hughes typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hughes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hughes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hughes typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sandra Hughes may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hughes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 771-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Tuckahoe, NY?

    Dr. Hughes in Tuckahoe, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • MVP Health Care

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Sandra Hughes' Primary Practice

    115 Main St Ste 301

    Tuckahoe, NY 10707

    (914) 771-7070

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sandra Hughes?

    Dr. Hughes has appointments available at her Tuckahoe, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

    What is Dr. Hughes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124295159.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hughes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hughes

    What is Dr. Sandra Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Pediatrician near Tuckahoe, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Sandra Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hughes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sandra Hughes accepting new patients in Tuckahoe, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sandra Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sandra Hughes offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hughes, or call (914) 771-7070 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Sandra Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (914) 771-7070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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