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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 by the American Board of Surgery. 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 in 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
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain at Rest
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Ulcers in Other Limb
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Pain When Walking (Other Limb)
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PAD both legs pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia bilateral legs
- Severe bilateral leg artery pain
- PAD arm ulcers
- Arterial ulcers arm
- Artery disease with sores in arm
- Claudication in arm
- Arm artery pain when moving
- Pain in other limb with activity
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I70223: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, bilateral legs
- I7025: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of other extremities with ulceration
- I70218: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, other extremity
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins without Symptoms
- Silent Varicose Veins
- Complicated Varicose Veins
- Advanced Varicose Vein Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8390: Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity
- I83899: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with other complications
- I8393: Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
Also known as:
- Abdominal Injury
- Other Injury to the Abdomen
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Area Injury
- Belly Trauma
- Abdominal Wall Damage
- Internal Organ Injury
- Abdominal trauma
- Stomach area injury
- Core injury
- Abdominal wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter
- S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter
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:
- Other Circulatory System Disorder
- Other Blood Vessel Problems
- Unspecified Circulatory Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I998: Other disorder of circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg artery disease
- PAD in both legs
- Atherosclerosis of both legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Which procedures does Dr. Hughes perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Attakakra Hughes may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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) 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
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
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?
No, Hughes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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