Dr. Jason A Hughes

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jason A Hughes, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Topeka, Kansas. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Stevens Community Medical Center. Dr. Jason A Hughes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (319) 541-5079 to request Dr. Jason A Hughes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3928 SW Lincolnshire Rd
Topeka, KS 66610-1386

Phone 1: (319) 541-5079
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jason A Hughes
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2860386331
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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)
  • Emergency Medicine

Experience

  • Over 37 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. Jason A Hughes attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1952396160
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 1, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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. Jason A Hughes

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jason A Hughes has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 37 years of experience.
  • Emergency Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

3928 SW Lincolnshire Rd
Topeka, KS 66610-1386
Phone: (319) 541-5079
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, September 1, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Jason A Hughes [NPI: 1952396160]Family Practice, Emergency Medicine

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