Dr. Don Hughes

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Don Hughes, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, Lincoln County Medical Center. Dr. Don Hughes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including New Mexico Bone And Joint Institute Pc. Dr. Don Hughes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (575) 434-0639 to request Dr. Don Hughes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2301 Indian Wells Rd
Suite A
Alamogordo, NM 88310-4611

Phone 1: (575) 434-0639

Fax: (575) 434-4148
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Don Hughes
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4183693195
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 54 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Don Hughes attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1801853148
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Don Hughes

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Don Hughes has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 54 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • New Mexico Bone And Joint Institute Pc


Practice Locations

2301 Indian Wells Rd
Suite A
Alamogordo, NM 88310-4611

Phone: (575) 434-0639
Fax: (575) 434-4148
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 9, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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