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Dr. Molly Hughes, MD

Dr. Molly Hughes, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hughes, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Molly Hughes, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hughes completed her residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, 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 (540) 932-5771.

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

    • Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA USA

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hughes board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Molly Hughes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002

    What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Molly 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 (540) 932-5771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Charlottesville, VA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Molly Hughes' Primary Practice

    1204 W Main St Fl 5

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (540) 932-5771

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    Dr. Molly Hughes' Practice 2

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

    Young Investigator Award

    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 1639248248.

    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. Molly Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charlottesville, VA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Uva University Hospital 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Molly Hughes accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Molly Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (540) 932-5771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Molly Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (540) 932-5771 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Molly Hughes have?

    Dr. Molly Hughes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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