2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1568802478 MD
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EMILY HUGGINS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in COLUMBIA, 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
412
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
88.2591/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

EMILY HUGGINS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.2591/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 412 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.2591/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
412
Part D claims, 2023
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.

EMILY HUGGINS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

88 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EMILY HUGGINS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 EMILY HUGGINS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2013

NPI 1568802478

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

412 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

88.2591/100 5.159100000000009% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EMILY HUGGINS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.2591/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 88.2591/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.3%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 88.2591/100 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).

EMILY HUGGINS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-6771. NPI 1568802478 was issued on 06/25/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUGGINS 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 412 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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 88.2591/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.7374, Cost 68.8452), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1568802478
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/25/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.2591
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.7374
Quality
68.8452
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EMILY HUGGINS, 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.

APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP SOUTH CAROLINA
CAMDEN, SC
PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
COLUMBIA, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

412
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
446
Total Day Supply
9,997
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
15 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.18
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 44, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EMILY HUGGINS, 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
Carvedilol
15
Furosemide
15
Prednisone
14
Spironolactone
14
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12
Atorvastatin Calcium
12
Doxycycline Hyclate
12
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
12
Digoxin
11
Tamsulosin Hcl
11

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How EMILY HUGGINS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

EMILY HUGGINS, MD's 412 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMILY HUGGINS, MD's specialty?
EMILY HUGGINS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does EMILY HUGGINS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMILY HUGGINS, MD wrote 412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
What is EMILY HUGGINS, MD's Medicare quality score?
EMILY HUGGINS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2591/100 (Quality: 87.7374, Cost: 68.8452). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EMILY HUGGINS, MD located?
EMILY HUGGINS, MD is located at 14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-6771.
What is EMILY HUGGINS, MD's NPI number?
EMILY HUGGINS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568802478, issued on 06/25/2013.
Does EMILY HUGGINS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, EMILY HUGGINS, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EMILY HUGGINS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EMILY HUGGINS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Furosemide, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EMILY HUGGINS, MD accept Medicare?
EMILY HUGGINS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 412 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMILY HUGGINS, MD's credentials?
EMILY HUGGINS, MD's NPI is 1568802478 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.

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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