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Dr. Stephen Hughes, MD
Pulmonologist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hughes, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Stephen Hughes, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office.
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 Pulmonologist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Hughes may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hughes in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?
Pulmonary Sleep And Critical Care Medicine Departm
34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 301
San Diego, CA 92134
Dr. Stephen Hughes' Practice 2
Pulmonary Sleep And Critical Care Medicine Departm
San Diego, CA 92134
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 1114339397.
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. Stephen Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Hughes is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Stephen Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Hughes accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Hughes
Pulmonary Sleep And Critical Care Medicine Departm
34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 301
San Diego, CA 92134