Summary

Dr. Richard Hughes treats chronic lung disease, tobacco use disorder, and allergic rhinitis, and performs pulmonary function testing, asthma challenge tests, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. He practices internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care medicine and has 35 years of experience.

Dr. Hughes completed his residency at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He sees patients in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, Tennessee.

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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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Oak Ridge , TNMesquite , TXKingsport , TNLyons , CO
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: University Of Ghana Medical School 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Richard Hughes speak?
Dr. Richard Hughes speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Hughes affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Hughes is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge.
Does Dr. Richard Hughes accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Hughes accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Richard Hughes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Hughes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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