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Dr. Attakakra Hughes, MD

Dr. Attakakra Hughes, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hughes, Vascular Surgeon in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Attakakra Hughes, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hughes completed his residency at University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office at (202) 232-4121.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    • Residency: University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Is Dr. Hughes board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Attakakra Hughes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    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 Vascular Surgeon, 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:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Lower limb pain
    • Leg discomfort
    • Aching leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Injury
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stomach Area Injury
    • Belly Trauma
    • Abdominal Wall Damage
    • Internal Organ Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Veins without Symptoms
    • Silent Varicose Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8390: Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity

    What procedures does Dr. Hughes perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 232-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Hughes in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bay Bridge Administrators

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. Attakakra Hughes' Primary Practice

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 305

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

    (202) 232-4121

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    Dr. Attakakra Hughes' Practice 2

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 4000

    Washington, DC 20060

    (202) 865-3785

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    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 1831121854.

    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. Attakakra Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Vascular Surgeon near Silver Spring, MD. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Hughes to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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 Attakakra Hughes accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Attakakra Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (202) 232-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Attakakra Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (202) 232-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Attakakra Hughes have?

    Dr. Attakakra Hughes is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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