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Who is Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes, Internist in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes’s office at (717) 544-3022.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes speak?
Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos 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. Fernandes Dos Santos 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 544-3022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes accept in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes' office located?
Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes' Primary Practice
2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 312
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 544-3022
What is Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891322921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes
What is Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes is a Internist near Lancaster, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?
Yes, Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes's office at (717) 544-3022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes's office at (717) 544-3022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 312
Lancaster, PA 17601