Laura B Hughes, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Opelika, AL

Laura B Hughes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Opelika, Alabama. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice The East Alabama Health Care Authority and her current practice location is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 528-6610.

Laura B Hughes is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 23191) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598792178.

Contact Information

Laura B Hughes, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452
(334) 528-6610
(334) 528-6628



Physician's Profile

Full NameLaura B Hughes
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience28 Years
Location2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Laura B Hughes attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598792178
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335048990
  • Enrollment ID: I20040102000805

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura B Hughes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598792178NPI-NPPES
051518470OtherALBLUE CROSS
009942095MedicaidAL
051518470MedicaidAL
051518471OtherALBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 23191 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital
Russell Medical CenterAlexander city, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The East Alabama Health Care Authority307240323781

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Entity NameThe East Alabama Health Care Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073685483
PECOS PAC ID: 3072403237
Enrollment ID: O20040824001092

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Entity NameCooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366073108
PECOS PAC ID: 0840629473
Enrollment ID: O20200402003238

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Laura B Hughes, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452

Ph: (334) 528-6610
Laura B Hughes, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452

Ph: (334) 528-6610

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