Physician Profile
Robert J. Hughes, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hughes
Robert J. Hughes, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Albany, NY. Robert is a 1982 graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,088 Medicare patients across 3,781 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen.
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
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (518) 701-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
400 PATROON CREEK BLVD STE 205
Albany, NY 12206
2 Mountain Ledge
Gansevoort, NY 12831
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
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
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
3,781 services · 1,088 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
135 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
95 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
69 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
33 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
32 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
15 | |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
875 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
852 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
455 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
425 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Albany 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
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 does Dr. Hughes specialize in?
Dr. Hughes is an otolaryngology (ent) in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hughes located?
Dr. Hughes is listed at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205, Albany, NY 12206. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hughes's phone number?
The number on file is (518) 701-2000. 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 1407842248. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Hughes attended Creighton University School of Medicine, 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 does Dr. Hughes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hughes performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ct guidance for needle or tube localization; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, 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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