Peter M Hughes, MD - Medicare Urology in Glens Falls, NY

Peter M Hughes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Glens Falls, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Canton-potsdam Hospital and his current practice location is 526 Glen St, Glens Falls, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 792-5340.

Peter M Hughes is licensed to practice in New York (license number 1439595) 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 1063405298.

Contact Information

Peter M Hughes, MD
526 Glen St,
Glens Falls, NY 12801-2232
(518) 792-5340
(518) 792-5908



Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter M Hughes
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience46 Years
Location526 Glen St, Glens Falls, New York
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:
  • Peter M Hughes graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063405298
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224083977
  • Enrollment ID: I20050318000389

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter M Hughes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063405298NPI-NPPES
10000929OtherCDPHP
00972963MedicaidNY
24122OtherNYMVP
PH051E3610OtherNYEBS
000405963001OtherNYBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 1439595 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Canton-potsdam HospitalPotsdam, NYHospital
Gouverneur HospitalGouverneur, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Canton-potsdam Hospital6204827280195

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Entity NameCanton-potsdam Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568548782
PECOS PAC ID: 6204827280
Enrollment ID: O20040519000761

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Peter M Hughes, MD
526 Glen St,
Glens Falls, NY 12801-2232

Ph: (518) 792-5340
Peter M Hughes, MD
526 Glen St,
Glens Falls, NY 12801-2232

Ph: (518) 792-5340

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