2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1750300547 O.D.
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BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.

Optometrist in HURST, Texas. 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
376
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$565
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. filed 376 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in HURST, Texas, prescribing 55% generic.

376
Part D claims, 2023
55%
generic prescribing
$565
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

376 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1750300547

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

376 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Optometrist share within Texas

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — 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).

BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 751 MID CITIES BLVD STE A, HURST, TX, 76054, with a listed phone of (817) 656-2020. NPI 1750300547 was issued on 07/19/2006. 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 376 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

751 MID CITIES BLVD STE A
HURST, TX 76054

Provider Details

NPI 1750300547
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BLAKE HUGHES, O.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.

MED SOUTHWEST PLLC
HURST, TX

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 BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$565

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.. To verify BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 376 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.

376
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
706
Total Day Supply
20,002
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
107
Timolol Maleate
52
Travoprost
38
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
25
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
13
Prednisolone Acetate
12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11
Travatan Z
Travoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s 376 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s specialty?
BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HURST, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. located?
BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. is located at 751 MID CITIES BLVD STE A, HURST, TX, 76054. Phone: (817) 656-2020.
What is BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s NPI number?
BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750300547, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Travoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. accept Medicare?
BLAKE HUGHES, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s credentials?
BLAKE HUGHES, O.D.'s NPI is 1750300547 with credentials O.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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