Robert John Hughes, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Albany, NY

Robert John Hughes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Albany, New York. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Albany Ent And Allergy Services Pc and his current practice location is 400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 701-2000.

Robert John Hughes is licensed to practice in New York (license number 1618791) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407842248.

Contact Information

Robert John Hughes, MD
400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205,
Albany, NY 12206-5012
(518) 701-2000
(518) 701-2139

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert John Hughes
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience42 Years
Location400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205, Albany, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert John Hughes attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407842248
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204841976
  • Enrollment ID: I20060216000335

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert John Hughes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407842248NPI-NPPES
01073032MedicaidNY
10015751OtherCDHP
141724932002OtherTRICARE
RH037F8010OtherEBS
04114OtherMVP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 1618791 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saratoga HospitalSaratoga springs, NYHospital
St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
Glens Falls HospitalGlens falls, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Ent And Allergy Services Pc367855173635

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Robert John Hughes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Ent & Allergy Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205838729
PECOS PAC ID: 3678551736
Enrollment ID: O20040713001489

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Robert John Hughes is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert John Hughes, MD
123 Everett Rd,
Albany, NY 12205-1407

Ph: (518) 701-2000
Robert John Hughes, MD
400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205,
Albany, NY 12206-5012

Ph: (518) 701-2000

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