2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1902820574 M.D.
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BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.

Neurology Physician in ELKHORN, Nebraska. 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
971
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.96
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELKHORN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 971 claims across 173 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $41.96 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. filed 971 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELKHORN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1902820574

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

971 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Neurology Physician share within Nebraska

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in ELKHORN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1902820574. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 222 N 192ND ST, ELKHORN, NE, 68022, with a listed phone of (402) 390-4111. NPI 1902820574 was issued on 07/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUGHES 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 971 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $199K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

222 N 192ND ST
ELKHORN, NE 68022

Provider Details

NPI 1902820574
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. 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.

MD WEST ONE, PC
ELKHORN, NE

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 971 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.

971
Total Claims
$199K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,916
Total Day Supply
57,012
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$94K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 71, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
125
Donepezil Hcl
96
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
74
Primidone
74
Gabapentin
64
Lamotrigine
61
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
54
Phenobarbital
31
Dilantin
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
30
Baclofen
28

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s 971 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HUGHES.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s specialty?
BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in ELKHORN, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. wrote 971 Medicare Part D claims totaling $199K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. located?
BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. is located at 222 N 192ND ST, ELKHORN, NE, 68022. Phone: (402) 390-4111.
What is BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s NPI number?
BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902820574, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $94K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Donepezil Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. accept Medicare?
BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 971 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s credentials?
BERNADETTE HUGHES, M.D.'s NPI is 1902820574 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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