Physician Profile

Mitchell J. Hughes, MD

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About Dr. Hughes

Based in West Des Moines, IA, Mitchell J. Hughes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Mitchell graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2016. Mitchell is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Mitchell cared for 243 Medicare patients across 286 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Primary)
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

IA licenseMD-50164
NPI1831543602
NPI issued04/19/2016

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

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Hughes's specialty?

Dr. Hughes is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Hughes?

Dr. Hughes is listed at 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Hughes?

The number on file is (262) 664-2190. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Hughes's NPI number?

Dr. Hughes's National Provider Identifier is 1831543602. 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 Dr. Hughes's medical education?

Dr. Hughes attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Hughes been practicing?

Dr. Hughes has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Hughes known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hughes performs procedures including fusion of spine in lower back and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Hughes confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hughes. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.