Dr. Francine Hughes, MD
Portsmouth, NH
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hughes, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Portsmouth, NH?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hughes?
Dr. Francine Hughes, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hughes empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portsmouth, NH community, Dr. Hughes is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hughes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Montefiore Medical Center | St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Hughes board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Francine 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 an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Hughes typically treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), 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:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- 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
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
- Z3492: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
- Antenatal Dating Scan
- Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
- Due Date Confirmation Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates
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 an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Hughes typically perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. 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. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-2229 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Portsmouth, NH?
Dr. Hughes in Portsmouth, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mass General Brigham
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Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?
Dr. Francine Hughes' Primary Practice
67 Corporate Dr Bldg A
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(617) 724-2229
What hospitals are Dr. Hughes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hughes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hughes's NPI number?A 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 1235219718.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hughes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hughes