2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1306858873 MD
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BASIL PUGH, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
40
Medicare Part D claims · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.4433/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BASIL PUGH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.4433/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.4433/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
40
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
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.

BASIL PUGH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BASIL PUGH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 BASIL PUGH, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2006

NPI 1306858873

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

84.4433/100 1.3432999999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BASIL PUGH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.4433/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 84.4433/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.4%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 84.4433/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BASIL PUGH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 76 PEACHTREE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803, with a listed phone of (828) 254-1969. NPI 1306858873 was issued on 08/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PUGH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.4433/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.3333, Cost 69.5333), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

76 PEACHTREE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Provider Details

NPI 1306858873
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.4433
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.3333
Quality
69.5333
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BASIL PUGH, MD 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.

360 ANESTHESIA PLLC
EDEN, NC
MEDSTREAM ANESTHESIA PLLC
CLYDE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BASIL PUGH, MD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 40 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.

40
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
2,635
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$618

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How BASIL PUGH, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

BASIL PUGH, MD's 40 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PUGH.

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASIL PUGH, MD's specialty?
BASIL PUGH, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does BASIL PUGH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASIL PUGH, MD wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is BASIL PUGH, MD's Medicare quality score?
BASIL PUGH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4433/100 (Quality: 88.3333, Cost: 69.5333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BASIL PUGH, MD located?
BASIL PUGH, MD is located at 76 PEACHTREE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803. Phone: (828) 254-1969.
What is BASIL PUGH, MD's NPI number?
BASIL PUGH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306858873, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does BASIL PUGH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASIL PUGH, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASIL PUGH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASIL PUGH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASIL PUGH, MD accept Medicare?
BASIL PUGH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASIL PUGH, MD's credentials?
BASIL PUGH, MD's NPI is 1306858873 with credentials MD. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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