Dr Alan W Hughes, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Benton, AR

Dr Alan W Hughes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Benton, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmology Associates Of Benton, Pllc and his current practice location is 3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, Benton, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 778-1113.

Dr Alan W Hughes is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C7930) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992779722.

Contact Information

Dr Alan W Hughes, MD
3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300,
Benton, AR 72015-3728
(501) 778-1113
(501) 778-5391



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alan W Hughes
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location3 Medical Park Dr, Benton, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alan W Hughes attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992779722
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234211491
  • Enrollment ID: I20100305000517

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan W Hughes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992779722NPI-NPPES
71081368572015A003OtherARTRICARE
180034662OtherARRAILROAD MEDICARE
0820037OtherARUNITEDHEALTHCARE
4975964001OtherARCIGNA
5129116OtherARAETNA
128316001MedicaidAR
16553000000OtherARQUALCHOICE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology C7930 (Arkansas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmology Associates Of Benton, Pllc39716851322

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Entity NameOphthalmology Associates Of Benton, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699774794
PECOS PAC ID: 3971685132
Enrollment ID: O20080125000654

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alan W Hughes, MD
3 Medical Park Dr Ste 300,
Benton, AR 72015-3726

Ph: (501) 778-1113
Dr Alan W Hughes, MD
3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300,
Benton, AR 72015-3728

Ph: (501) 778-1113

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Benton, AR

Dr. Annette M Enderlin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-1113    Fax: 501-778-5391
Dr. Phillip J Suffridge, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-1113    Fax: 501-778-5391

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