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Dr. William Hughes, MD

Decatur, AL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hughes, Urologist in Decatur, AL?

    Dr. William Hughes, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Decatur, AL. He is board certified. Dr. Hughes graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Urology. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English and German, 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 (256) 353-0605.

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

    • Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Urology | THE MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | University of South Alabama College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hughes board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Hughes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?

    Dr. Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Hughes treat?

    As an Urologist, 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Kidney Cyst
    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney cyst at birth
    • Renal cyst in newborn
    • Simple congenital kidney cyst
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6100: Congenital renal cyst, unspecified
    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    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:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Control Issues
    • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Stricture (Male)
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Narrowing of Urethra Male
    • Male Urethral Blockage
    • Male Urethral Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N35919: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, unspecified site

    What procedures does Dr. Hughes perform?

    As an Urologist, 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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Bladder Stone Removal
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones
    • Litholapaxy
    • Bladder Stone Crushing
    • Cystolitholapaxy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
    • 52317: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; simple or small (less than 2.5 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
    • Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
    • Bladder Lesion Removal
    • Urethra Lesion Treatment
    • Cystoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
    • 52224: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy

    Also known as:

    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Laser Vaporization of Prostate
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
    • Laser prostatectomy
    • GreenLight laser surgery
    • PVP surgery
    • Prostate laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
    • 52648: Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)

    Also known as:

    • Urethra Widening Procedure
    • Urethral Stricture Dilation
    • Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
    • Urethral Calibration

    CPT Codes:

    • 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
    • Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
    • 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
    • 52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
    • Bladder Scope with Clot Removal
    • Suprapubic catheter insertion
    • Bladder drainage tube placement
    • Percutaneous bladder catheter
    • Cystourethroscopy with clot evacuation
    • Bladder clot irrigation
    • Removal of blood clots from bladder

    CPT Codes:

    • 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
    • 52001: Cystourethroscopy with irrigation and evacuation of multiple obstructing clots

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
    • Cystourethroscopy
    • Ureteroscopy
    • Pyeloscopy
    • Urinary Tract Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Urethra Widening Surgery
    • Internal Urethrotomy
    • Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
    • Urethral Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Kidney Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy
    • Keyhole Kidney Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Kidney Resection
    • Partial Kidney Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50543: Laparoscopy, surgical; partial nephrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope with Biopsy
    • Cystoscopy with Biopsy
    • Urethroscopy with Biopsy
    • Bladder Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Stone Crushing and Removal (Large/Complex)
    • Litholapaxy (large stone)
    • Cystolitholapaxy
    • Bladder stone fragmentation
    • Removal of large bladder calculus

    CPT Codes:

    • 52318: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Difficult Bladder Catheter Placement
    • Indwelling Catheter Insertion (Complex)
    • Temporary Urinary Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51703: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
    • Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
    • Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
    • Cystourethroscopy for Stones
    • Ureteral Stone Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
    • Hydrocele Excision
    • Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
    • Scrotal Swelling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Spermatocele Removal
    • Excision of spermatocele
    • Epididymal cyst removal
    • Sperm cyst surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54840: Excision of spermatocele, with or without epididymectomy

    Also known as:

    • Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
    • Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
    • Erectile Dysfunction Implant
    • Penis Pump Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 353-0605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Decatur, AL?

    Dr. Hughes in Decatur, AL 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?

    Dr. William Hughes' Primary Practice

    1210 14th Ave SE Ste G200

    Decatur, AL 35601

    (256) 353-0605

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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 1053366641.

    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. William Hughes's specialty?

    Dr. Hughes is a Urologist near Decatur, AL. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Hughes to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, UAB 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

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    Is William Hughes accepting new patients in Decatur, AL?

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

    Does Dr. William Hughes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (256) 353-0605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Hughes?

    Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (256) 353-0605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Hughes have?

    Dr. William Hughes is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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