Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Laura Hughes work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Laura Hughes at 3 hospitals: Eamc - Lanier, Russell Medical Center and The East Alabama Healthcare Authority. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Laura Hughes see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Opelika, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Laura Hughes's specialty?
- Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Laura Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura Hughes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Laura Hughes?
- (334) 528-6931, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Laura Hughes's NPI number?
- 1598792178. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Laura Hughes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura Hughes at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Eamc - LanierValley, AL · Rural Emergency Hospital · CCN 010780
- Russell Medical CenterAlexander City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 010065
- The East Alabama Healthcare AuthorityOpelika, AL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 010029
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2000 Pepperell PkwyOpelika, AL 36801 (334) 528‑6931
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura Hughes as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The East Alabama Health Care Authority120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Opelika
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelika, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598792178 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians