Physician Profile
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hughes
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes, M.D practices dermatology in Poughkeepsie, NY. Melville is a 1995 graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University. According to Medicare claims data, Melville cared for 1,549 Medicare patients across 6,615 services. The services billed most often include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336114750.
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
- (845) 471-5095
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 BUSHWICK RD SUITE D
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,615 services · 1,549 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,405 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
396 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
268 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
80 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
45 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11105 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
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.
Other dermatologists in Poughkeepsie 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes specialize in?
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Poughkeepsie, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes located?
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes is listed at 1 Bushwick Rd Suite D, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes's phone number?
The number on file is (845) 471-5095. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes's NPI number?
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes's National Provider Identifier is 1336114750. 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 Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes train?
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes been practicing?
Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melville HOWARD ADDISON Hughes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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