2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1538442413 B.S. PHARM
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Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM

Pharmacist in Columbus, Georgia. 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
54
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM filed 54 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Columbus, Georgia, prescribing 0% generic.

54
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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.

Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

54 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2011

NPI 1538442413

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

54 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Pharmacist share within Georgia

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding B.S. PHARM credentials at 5707 VETERANS PKWY, Columbus, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 322-6253. NPI 1538442413 was issued on 09/27/2011. 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 54 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

5707 VETERANS PKWY
Columbus, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1538442413
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials B.S. PHARM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2011

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 54 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.

54
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
54
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
29
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
23

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

Pharmacist Overview

How Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's 54 claims are below the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's specialty?
Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Columbus, Georgia. Credentials: B.S. PHARM.
How much does Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM wrote 54 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM located?
Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM is located at 5707 VETERANS PKWY, Columbus, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 322-6253.
What is Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's NPI number?
Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538442413, issued on 09/27/2011.
Does Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM accept Medicare?
Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM appears in CMS Medicare data with 54 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's credentials?
Debbra Hughes, B.S. PHARM's NPI is 1538442413 with credentials B.S. PHARM. 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.

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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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