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Dr. Melissa Hughes, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
,Surgical Oncologist
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Buffalo, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hughes, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Melissa Hughes, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office at (716) 332-6834.
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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Hughes may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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?
Please contact Dr. Hughes' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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 1700049673.
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. Melissa Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Hughes is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Buffalo, NY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Melissa 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Hughes accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (716) 332-6834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (716) 332-6834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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