Joel Hughes, D.O.
Joel Hughes, D.O. is a Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician in Keesler Afb, MS, registered under NPI 1558773457. This provider registers 4 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 301 FISHER ST RM 1F325, Keesler Afb, MS 39534. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 1438 | NE | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician primary |
| 1438 | NE | Clinical Cytogenetics Physician |
| 1438 | NE | Clinical Molecular Genetics Physician |
This provider holds licence 1438 issued in NE. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Order And Referring Only - Internal Medicine
- PAC ID
- 8820310162
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Order And Referring Only - Internal Medicine. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Clinical Genetics (M.D.) covers
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207SG0201X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207SG0201X | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Clinical Genetics (M.D.) | 1438 | NE | primary |
| 207SC0300X | Clinical Cytogenetics Physician Clinical Cytogenetics | 1438 | NE | |
| 207SG0203X | Clinical Molecular Genetics Physician Clinical Molecular Genetics | 1438 | NE | |
| 390200000X | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | — |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1558773457 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | May 27, 2014 |
| Last updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | D.O. |
| Practice address |
301 FISHER ST RM 1F325 Keesler Afb, MS 39534 (228) 436-3362 |
| Mailing address |
301 FISHER ST RM GG712 Biloxi, MS 39534 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Sum = 63 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.