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DR. JAMES C HUGHES III MD
NPI 1922062314
Surgery in Surfside Beach, SC

Q: What is James Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hughes is 1922062314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Q: What is James Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hughes was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 days 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.

Active since April 13, 2006

1600 HIGHWAY 17 N, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575(843) 238-1461(843) 828-0622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Dr. James C Hughes Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES C HUGHES III MD (NPI 1922062314) is an individual surgery provider in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (4100) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922062314

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES C HUGHES IIICredential: MD

Location Address1600 HIGHWAY 17 NSurfside Beach, SC 29575-6015

Mailing Address4416 Forest Dr, 2nd FloorColumbia, SC 29206-3104 · (803) 782-4278 · Fax (803) 782-3445

Phone(843) 238-1461

Fax(843) 828-0622

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1922062314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 4100

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 4100 (SC)

1600 HIGHWAY 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid041001SC

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