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Dr. Candice Hughes, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Virginia Beach, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hughes, Family Medicine Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Candice Hughes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hughes graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at David Grant Medical Center Program. 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 (757) 825-8030.

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

    • Residency: David Grant Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Howard Univ College of 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?

    As a Family 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:

    • Dementia
    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Candice 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 (757) 825-8030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Hughes in Virginia Beach, VA 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Candice Hughes' Primary Practice

    2901 S Lynnhaven Rd Ste 450

    Virginia Beach, VA 23452

    (757) 825-8030

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    Dr. Candice Hughes' Practice 2

    3750 Sentara Way

    Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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    Dr. Candice Hughes' Practice 3

    249 S Newtown Rd

    Norfolk, VA 23502

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    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 1376864496.

    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. Candice Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Virginia Beach, VA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine 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 Dr. Candice Hughes accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Candice Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes' office at (757) 825-8030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Candice Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes' office at (757) 825-8030 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Hughes' offices are located in Virginia Beach, VA and Norfolk, VA.