2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1134154438 MD
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CHARLES HUGHES, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in MULLINS, South 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
82.2803/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES HUGHES, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MULLINS, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 20 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.2803/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHARLES HUGHES, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.2803 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES HUGHES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHARLES HUGHES, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1134154438

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

82.2803/100 0.8196999999999974% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLES HUGHES, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.2803/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 82.2803/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.3%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 82.2803/100 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).

CHARLES HUGHES, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MULLINS, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1134154438. 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.

CHARLES HUGHES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2835 E HIGHWAY 76, MULLINS, SC, 29574, with a listed phone of (843) 431-2280. NPI 1134154438 was issued on 07/12/2006. 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $200 in drug spend. 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 82.2803/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.8152, Cost 52.9524), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

2835 E HIGHWAY 76
MULLINS, SC 29574

Provider Details

NPI 1134154438
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.2803
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.8152
Quality
52.9524
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

20
Total Claims
$200
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30
Total Day Supply
612
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$200

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How CHARLES HUGHES, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES HUGHES, MD's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES HUGHES, MD's specialty?
CHARLES HUGHES, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in MULLINS, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHARLES HUGHES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES HUGHES, MD wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES HUGHES, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHARLES HUGHES, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.2803/100 (Quality: 88.8152, Cost: 52.9524). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES HUGHES, MD located?
CHARLES HUGHES, MD is located at 2835 E HIGHWAY 76, MULLINS, SC, 29574. Phone: (843) 431-2280.
What is CHARLES HUGHES, MD's NPI number?
CHARLES HUGHES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134154438, issued on 07/12/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHARLES HUGHES, MD accept Medicare?
CHARLES HUGHES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES HUGHES, MD's credentials?
CHARLES HUGHES, MD's NPI is 1134154438 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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