Dr. Christopher B Hughes

General Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
33+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Christopher B Hughes, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Medical Center, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Christopher B Hughes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Christopher B Hughes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 383-1370 to request Dr. Christopher B Hughes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582

(412) 383-1370
(412) 647-3600

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Basics

Full Name	Christopher B Hughes
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	8426114927
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

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 33 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. Christopher B Hughes attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1991.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1407845126
NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, October 15, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 30, 2015

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not 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 not 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. Christopher B Hughes

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher B Hughes has been primarily specialized in Transplant Surgery for over 33 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Transplant Surgery click for detail Transplant Surgery Definition to come.	MD442523	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Geisinger Medical Center	Danville, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	3108

Practice Locations

200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582
Phone: (412) 383-1370
Phone 2: (412) 647-3600
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