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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hughes, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. John Hughes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office at (202) 537-4400.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hughes?
Dr. John Hughes, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hughes empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Hughes is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?
Dr. Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hughes treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hughes perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Hughes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hughes' office.
Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 537-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Hughes in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?
Dr. John Hughes' Primary Practice
5215 Loughboro Rd NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-4400
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 1194256297.
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. John Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Hughes is a Internist near Washington, DC.
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.
Contact Dr. Hughes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 John Hughes accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. John Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (202) 537-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (202) 537-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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