Physician Profile
Richard A. Hughes, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hughes
Based in Glens Falls, NY, Richard A. Hughes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 961 Medicare patients across 3,035 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope.
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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
- (518) 926-1380
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2 BROAD STREET PLZ ADIRONDACK ENT
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,035 services · 961 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
260 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
201 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of fluid canal of inner ear with infusion of drugs | Procedure | 69801 |
28 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum | Procedure | 69420 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
48 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70491 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | Imaging | 70480 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9967 |
1,780 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
350 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
226 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hughes?
Dr. Hughes is an otolaryngology (ent) in Glens Falls, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hughes's address?
Dr. Hughes is listed at 2 Broad Street Plz Adirondack ENT, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hughes?
The number on file is (518) 926-1380. 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 1427044262. 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 Dr. Hughes train?
Dr. Hughes attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hughes been practicing?
Dr. Hughes has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hughes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hughes performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and incision of fluid canal of inner ear with infusion of drugs; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for needle or tube localization and ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast, 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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