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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1437262086 DO
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Medical Oncology Physician in Clive, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Amy Hughes, DO filed 1,230 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Clive, Iowa.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Amy Hughes, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,230 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Amy Hughes, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Amy Hughes, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,230 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Amy Hughes, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200, Clive, IA, 50325, with a listed phone of (515) 282-2921. NPI 1437262086 was issued on 08/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,230 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.3 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437262086 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Amy Hughes, DO bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Amy Hughes, DO is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Clarke County Public Hospital
Osceola, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
Winterset, IA
State University OF Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,230
Total Claims
$4.3M
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,768
- Total Day Supply
- 50,285
- Generic Drug Cost
- $370K
- Opioid Claims
- 17 (1.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.99
- Gender Split
- 75% female / 25% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Amy Hughes, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
196 claims
- Tamoxifen Citrate
Tamoxifen Citrate
83 claims
- Letrozole 68
Letrozole
68 claims
- Hydroxyurea 59
Hydroxyurea
59 claims
- Gabapentin 50
Gabapentin
50 claims
- Acyclovir 47
Acyclovir
47 claims
- Ibrance 41
Ibrance
41 claims
- Imbruvica 39
Imbruvica
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 196 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 83 |
| Letrozole | 68 |
| Hydroxyurea | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 50 |
| Acyclovir | 47 |
| Ibrance Palbociclib | 41 |
| Imbruvica Ibrutinib | 39 |
| Prednisone | 33 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Amy Hughes, DO fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Amy Hughes, DO's 1,230 claims are above the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Walter Bate
MD
Mason City, IA
Dr. Emily Brugioni
DO
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Daniel Buroker
M.D.
Ankeny, IA
Dr. Thomas Buroker
DO
Ankeny, IA
Dr. Erin Casey
M.D.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy Hughes, DO's specialty? ▼
Amy Hughes, DO specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Clive, Iowa. Credentials: DO.
How much does Amy Hughes, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Amy Hughes, DO wrote 1,230 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.3M in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
Where is Amy Hughes, DO located? ▼
Amy Hughes, DO is located at 12495 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200, Clive, IA, 50325. Phone: (515) 282-2921.
What is Amy Hughes, DO's NPI number? ▼
Amy Hughes, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437262086, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does Amy Hughes, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Amy Hughes, DO had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Amy Hughes, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amy Hughes, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Tamoxifen Citrate, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amy Hughes, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Amy Hughes, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,230 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amy Hughes, DO's credentials? ▼
Amy Hughes, DO's NPI is 1437262086 with credentials DO. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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