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Dr. Kevin Hughes, MD

Dr. Kevin Hughes, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hughes, Surgeon in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Kevin Hughes, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hughes graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Medical Oncology; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, General Surgery. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office.

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

    • Residency: Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Medical Oncology; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, General Surgery | Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    Is Dr. Hughes board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Hughes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hughes treat?

    As a Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
    • Breast cancer
    • Li-Fraumeni syndrome
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
    • Hereditary Breast Cancer
    • BRCA Gene Mutation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Lump in Left Breast
    • Lump in Right Breast
    • Breast Lump
    • Breast Disease
    • Left breast mass
    • Left breast lesion
    • Left breast nodule
    • Right breast mass
    • Right breast lesion
    • Right breast nodule
    • Breast mass
    • Breast lesion
    • Palpable breast mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6320: Unspecified lump in the left breast, unspecified quadrant
    • N6310: Unspecified lump in the right breast, unspecified quadrant
    • N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Family History
    • Hereditary breast cancer risk
    • Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
    • Breast cancer in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Benign Left Breast Tumor
    • Benign Breast Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous left breast growth
    • Left breast mass
    • Left breast lump
    • Non-cancerous breast growth
    • Breast mass
    • Breast lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
    • D249: Benign neoplasm of unspecified breast

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Nipple Discharge
    • Breast Disease
    • Nipple Secretion
    • Leaking Nipple
    • Galactorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6452: Nipple discharge

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Lump
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast mass
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Benign breast disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Abscess
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast infection with pus
    • Nipple abscess
    • Mammary abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N611: Abscess of the breast and nipple

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Changes
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast conditions
    • Fibrocystic breast changes
    • Mammary dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6099: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of unspecified breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Hughes perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Kevin Hughes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hughes' office.

    Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?

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

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Charleston, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Kevin Hughes' Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Kevin Hughes' Practice 2

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd

    Charleston, SC 29407

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    Dr. Kevin Hughes' Practice 3

    55 Fruit St # 7B

    Boston, MA 02114

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    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 1437140993.

    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. Kevin Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Surgeon near Charleston, SC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Hughes to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Kevin Hughes accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Kevin Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Hughes have?

    Dr. Kevin Hughes is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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