2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1972535698 MD
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CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in STUART, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 351 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.73
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD filed 1,797 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in STUART, Florida, prescribing 42% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
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.

CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,797 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1972535698

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

857 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,797 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,310

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3801 S KANNER HWY STE 300, STUART, FL, 34994, with a listed phone of (772) 223-4978. NPI 1972535698 was issued on 07/06/2006. 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 1,797 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 351 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 857 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,310 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

3801 S KANNER HWY STE 300
STUART, FL 34994

Provider Details

NPI 1972535698
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER 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.

MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
STUART, FL

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 CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, 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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD. To verify CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 1,797 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.

1,797
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
351
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,836
Total Day Supply
80,957
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$968K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
67

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 119, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
302
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
219
Montelukast Sodium
191
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
112
Ipratropium Bromide
82
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
74
Fluticasone Propionate
72
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
69
Prednisone
63
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
63

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

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

857
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,310
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's 1,797 claims are above the specialty average of 1,310.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in STUART, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD wrote 1,797 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 351 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD is located at 3801 S KANNER HWY STE 300, STUART, FL, 34994. Phone: (772) 223-4978.
What is CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972535698, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $968K in brand drug costs.
How many Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 857 Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,310 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,797 Part D claims and 351 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER PUGH, MD's NPI is 1972535698 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.
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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