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Dr. Laura Hughes, MD
Topeka, KS
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hughes, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Topeka, KS?
Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Topeka, KS with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hughes completed her residency at St Elizabeth Hlth Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office at (785) 354-5242.
Where did Dr. Hughes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth Hlth Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Is Dr. Hughes board certified as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?
Dr. Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
- GDM on oral drugs
- Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
- Gestational diabetes pill controlled
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
- O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Hughes may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
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 (785) 354-5242 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Topeka, KS?
Dr. Hughes in Topeka, KS 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
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?
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 1790798536.
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. Laura Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Hughes is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Topeka, KS.
What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Laura Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hughes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Community Medical Center - Falls City. 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 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Hughes accepting new patients in Topeka, KS?
Yes, Dr. Laura Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (785) 354-5242 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (785) 354-5242 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Hughes have?
Dr. Laura Hughes is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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