Summary

Dr. Richard Hughes specializes in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. With 35 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Hughes brings extensive expertise to respiratory and critical care. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Hughes practices at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and sees patients at locations in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, Tennessee. His focus includes treating chronic lung disease, tobacco use disorder, and allergic rhinitis. He performs pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung health and conducts asthma challenge tests to diagnose breathing conditions. Patients rate Dr. Hughes 4.1 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 35 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Hal Hughes has 2 locations

Statcare Pulmonary

800 Oak Ridge Tpke Ste C200Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Hal Hughes, MDEric HarkerMarty GriffithDaniel Jordan Smallen
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
35 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Oak Ridge , TNLyons , COKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Hal Hughes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Hal Hughes has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Hal Hughes has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Hughes' NPI number is 1982640009.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Hughes affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Hughes is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge.
Where is Dr. Richard Hughes's office located?
Dr. Richard Hughes's office is located at 800 Oak Ridge Tpke Ste C200, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830.
What languages does Dr. Richard Hughes speak?
Dr. Richard Hughes speaks English.

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