Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Russell Alan Hughes, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1861484487

Dr. Russell Alan Hughes, OD is an Optometry in Hayesville, North Carolina. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Jeffrey L Taylor OD and Lynn C Taylor OD PA, a 4-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1091 Highway 64 W Ste 2
Hayesville, NC 28904-9657
Phone: (828) 389-3511
Fax: (828) 389-3544
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1049 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1861484487
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 19, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMarch 7, 2013

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Jeffrey L Taylor Od And Lynn C Taylor Od Pa — 4 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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