Dr. Vernon Hughes, DO
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Marks, MS
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hughes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Marks, MS?
Dr. Vernon Hughes, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Marks, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. 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 (662) 624-3580.
Where did Dr. Hughes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?
As an Emergency 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vernon Hughes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (662) 624-3580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Marks, MS?
Dr. Hughes in Marks, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Shared Health
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?
Dr. Vernon Hughes' Primary Practice
1022 Martin Luther King Dr
Marks, MS 38646
(662) 624-3580
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 1427073170.
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. Vernon Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Hughes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Marks, MS.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Vernon 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: Delta Health System - Northwest Regional. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vernon Hughes accepting new patients in Marks, MS?
Yes, Dr. Vernon Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vernon Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (662) 624-3580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vernon Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (662) 624-3580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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