Physician Profile
Alan W. Hughes, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hughes
Based in Benton, AR, Alan W. Hughes, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Alan graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 2,149 Medicare patients across 2,652 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of the retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (501) 778-1113
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3 MEDICAL PARK DR SUITE 300
Benton, AR 72015
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,652 services · 2,149 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
99 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
844 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
553 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
307 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
218 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
136 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alan W. Hughes specialize in?
Alan W. Hughes is an eye doctor in Benton, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Alan W. Hughes located?
Alan W. Hughes is listed at 3 Medical Park Dr Suite 300, Benton, AR 72015. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alan W. Hughes's phone number?
The number on file is (501) 778-1113. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Alan W. Hughes's NPI number?
Alan W. Hughes's National Provider Identifier is 1992779722. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alan W. Hughes train?
Alan W. Hughes attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alan W. Hughes been practicing?
Alan W. Hughes has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alan W. Hughes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan W. Hughes performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alan W. Hughes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan W. Hughes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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