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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1508152935 APRN, BC
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Dunbar, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC filed 1,801 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Dunbar, West Virginia, prescribing 81% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
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Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,801 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
What does the federal data show about Amy Hughes, APRN, BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,801 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Amy Hughes, APRN, BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN, BC credentials at 501 CALDWELL LN, Dunbar, WV, 25064, with a listed phone of (901) 261-4848. NPI 1508152935 was issued on 06/23/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,801 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1508152935 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN, BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/23/2011 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC - brand share 19.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,801 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,801
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,801
- Total Day Supply
- 37,005
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $62K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $40K
- Opioid Claims
- 65 (3.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 109
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.86
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 61, 85+: 44
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, APRN, BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
98 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
76 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
69 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
63 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
59 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
50 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
48 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
45 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 98 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 76 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 63 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 45 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 43 |
| Furosemide | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Amy Hughes, APRN, BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's 1,801 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Susan Abbott
FNP
Elkins, WV
Dr. Rebekah Abele
FNP-C
Charleston, WV
Dr. Benjamin Abersold
CNP
Maidsville, WV
Dr. Diane Abshire
RNC FNP
Parkersburg, WV
Dr. Adrienne Acord
FNP
Ravenswood, WV
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's specialty? ▼
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Dunbar, West Virginia. Credentials: APRN, BC.
How much does Amy Hughes, APRN, BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Amy Hughes, APRN, BC wrote 1,801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
Where is Amy Hughes, APRN, BC located? ▼
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC is located at 501 CALDWELL LN, Dunbar, WV, 25064. Phone: (901) 261-4848.
What is Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's NPI number? ▼
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508152935, issued on 06/23/2011.
Does Amy Hughes, APRN, BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $62K in brand drug costs.
Does Amy Hughes, APRN, BC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Amy Hughes, APRN, BC had 65 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Amy Hughes, APRN, BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Sertraline Hcl, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amy Hughes, APRN, BC accept Medicare? ▼
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,801 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's credentials? ▼
Amy Hughes, APRN, BC's NPI is 1508152935 with credentials APRN, BC. 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).
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