HEATHER YAUN HUGHES MD
NPI 1437317849
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since June 02, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-7228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2026, May 16, 2025, Feb 15, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Heather Yaun Hughes Md NPPES

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

HEATHER YAUN HUGHES MD (NPI 1437317849) is an individual infectious disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD486920) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Jameson, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437317849
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER YAUN HUGHESCredential: MD
Location Address3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7THPittsburgh, PA 15213-3403
Mailing Address2 Hot Metal St # 1Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348 · (412) 647-4486
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2026
NPI 1437317849 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses Licensed in PA · MD486920 Licensed in NM · TM2025-0042 Licensed in SC · MD40449 Licensed in SC · 40449
Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 0101251268 (VA)
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1559 W Germantown Pike Ste 270East Norriton, PA 19403-4250 · Phone (484) 622-7100 · Fax (484) 622-7121
Location 2171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425-5703 · Phone (843) 792-1414
Location 3764 Kennedy St Ste 101Meadville, PA 16335-2209 · Phone (814) 373-2195 · Fax (814) 373-2197

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

Heather Yaun 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 ID4385802529
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241107001772, I20260122000580
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
50 services29 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Upmc Jameson

Acute Care Hospitals · New Castle, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390016
Location1211 Wilmington AvenueNew Castle, PA 16105 · Lawrence County
Emergency services

Upmc Somerset

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerset, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390039
Location225 South Center AvenueSomerset, PA 15501 · Somerset County
Emergency services

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Seneca, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390091
Location100 Fairfield DriveSeneca, PA 16346 · Venango County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Acute Care Hospitals · East Norriton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390329
Location559 West Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19403 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Family Medicine
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3601 5TH AVE BLDG 7TH
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 Heather Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Hughes is 1437317849. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2008.

Where is Heather Hughes located?

Heather Hughes practices at 3601 5th Ave Bldg 7th, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-7228.

What is Heather Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Heather Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather 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 Heather Hughes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and First Choice Next list Heather 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.

Is Heather Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Hughes is affiliated with Upmc Jameson, Upmc Somerset, Upmc Altoona, Upmc Northwest and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Hughes was last updated on February 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.