DR. LAURA ELIZABETH HUGHES MD
NPI 1336458330
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since September 25, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, May 19, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Laura Elizabeth Hughes Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LAURA ELIZABETH HUGHES MD (NPI 1336458330) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (55358) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Lafayette, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336458330
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA ELIZABETH HUGHESCredential: MD
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2025
NPI 1336458330 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses Licensed in CO · 55358 Licensed in OH · 35 123969
Definition
An internal 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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD449086 (PA)
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Ms. Ellie Hughes Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1280 Exempla CirLafayette, CO 80026-3370 · Phone (303) 338-4545

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laura Elizabeth Hughes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID749423754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150928002812
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Laura Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Hughes is 1336458330. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2010. The provider is also known as Ms. Ellie Hughes MD.

Where is Laura Hughes located?

Laura Hughes practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Laura Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Laura Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Hughes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Laura Hughes accept?

Health plans from Medica list Laura Hughes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Hughes was last updated on June 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.