2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1346262995 D.O.
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BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in LONGMONT, Colorado. 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 720 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. filed 12,882 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LONGMONT, Colorado, prescribing 86% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

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

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

12,882 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. 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 BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2006

NPI 1346262995

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,882 277% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 205 S MAIN ST STE B, LONGMONT, CO, 80501, with a listed phone of (303) 772-6244. NPI 1346262995 was issued on 07/24/2006. 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 12,882 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 720 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

205 S MAIN ST STE B
LONGMONT, CO 80501

Provider Details

NPI 1346262995
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. 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.

BANNER FORT COLLINS PCP LLC
LONGMONT, CO
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
LOVELAND, CO
VMD PRIMARY PROVIDERS COLORADO INC
LONGMONT, CO

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 · Typical

BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 12,882 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.

12,882
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
720
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27,874
Total Day Supply
795,290
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$913K
Generic Drug Cost
$288K
Opioid Claims
615 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
398

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 260, 75-84: 317, 85+: 123

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
680
Levothyroxine Sodium
641
Losartan Potassium
476
Gabapentin
351
Metoprolol Succinate
345
Amlodipine Besylate
343
Rosuvastatin Calcium
337
Pantoprazole Sodium
293
Lisinopril
284
Tamsulosin Hcl
268

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s 12,882 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s specialty?
BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LONGMONT, Colorado. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. wrote 12,882 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 720 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. located?
BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. is located at 205 S MAIN ST STE B, LONGMONT, CO, 80501. Phone: (303) 772-6244.
What is BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s NPI number?
BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346262995, issued on 07/24/2006.
Does BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $913K in brand drug costs.
Does BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. had 615 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. accept Medicare?
BRIAN HUGHES, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,882 Part D claims and 720 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s credentials?
BRIAN HUGHES, D.O.'s NPI is 1346262995 with credentials D.O.. 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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