Dr Russell Alan Hughes, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hayesville, NC

Dr Russell Alan Hughes, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hayesville, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Jeffrey L Taylor Od And Lynn C Taylor Od Pa and his current practice location is 1091 Highway 64 W, Ste 2, Hayesville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 389-3511.

Dr Russell Alan Hughes is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1049) 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 1861484487.

Contact Information

Dr Russell Alan Hughes, OD
1091 Highway 64 W, Ste 2,
Hayesville, NC 28904-9657
(828) 389-3511
(828) 389-3544

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Russell Alan Hughes
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location1091 Highway 64 W, Hayesville, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Russell Alan Hughes attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861484487
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850425281
  • Enrollment ID: I20100819001213

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell Alan Hughes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861484487NPI-NPPES
1861484487OtherNCPERSONAL NPI
8909427MedicaidNC
1124113105OtherNCDME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1049 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jeffrey L Taylor Od And Lynn C Taylor Od Pa06483576323

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. Dr Russell Alan Hughes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJeffrey L Taylor Od And Lynn C Taylor Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154456143
PECOS PAC ID: 0648357632
Enrollment ID: O20080401000468

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. Dr Russell Alan 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
Dr Russell Alan Hughes, OD
Po Box 58,
Hayesville, NC 28904-0058

Ph: (828) 389-3511
Dr Russell Alan Hughes, OD
1091 Highway 64 W, Ste 2,
Hayesville, NC 28904-9657

Ph: (828) 389-3511

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Dr. Cassidy Coleman, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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