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- 12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602
About Dr. Hughes
Based in Whittier, CA, Charles R. Hughes, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Charles graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1991. Charles is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 1,159 services to 1,107 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. NPI 1699753665 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (562) 698-0811
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD
Whittier, CA 90602
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,159 services · 1,107 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
28 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
490 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
119 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
71 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
49 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Whittier 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Charles R. Hughes's specialty?
Charles R. Hughes is a radiologist in Whittier, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Charles R. Hughes?
Charles R. Hughes is listed at 12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Charles R. Hughes?
The number on file is (562) 698-0811. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Charles R. Hughes?
Charles R. Hughes's National Provider Identifier is 1699753665. 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
What is Charles R. Hughes's education?
Charles R. Hughes attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Charles R. Hughes have?
Charles R. Hughes has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Charles R. Hughes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles R. Hughes performs procedures including insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and insertion of central venous tube with port; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charles R. Hughes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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