Laura Elizabeth Hughes, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Laura Elizabeth Hughes is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Aurora, CO with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Laura Elizabeth Hughes, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Aurora, CO. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 17 years. An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limi...
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 357dNPPES updated 2025-06-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better49.61%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+44.5 pts)
49.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
645
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $36k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390334
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Laura Elizabeth Hughes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Elizabeth Hughes for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Aurora required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laura Elizabeth Hughes
NPI records show Dr. Hughes as active with telehealth listed in Aurora, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing Address
Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429
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