NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Paramedic NPI 1306559810 PA
Verify on CMS → Eric Hughes, PA
Paramedic in Florence, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,914 in Paramedic, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
178
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Paramedic avg: 451
What the federal data shows
Eric Hughes, PA filed 178 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Paramedic in Florence, Alabama.
- 178
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Eric Hughes, PA
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1306559810), first enumerated 12/29/2022.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 178 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1306559810 · Paramedic
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1306559810
- ENUM-RECENT 2022
- TAX-NARROW 1,914
- RX-LIGHT 178
- BOOK-THIN 60 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Marshall Moss · 2022
Eric Hughes, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
178 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Eric Hughes, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Paramedic
Medicare Part D claims
178 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Paramedic compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1306559810 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Paramedic |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/29/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Eric Hughes, PA 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.
Erlanger Health
Signal Mountain, TN
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 2024.
178
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 207
- Total Day Supply
- 5,892
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 33% female / 67% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Eric Hughes, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
39 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
38 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 39 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Paramedic Overview
How Eric Hughes, PA fits within the Paramedic landscape nationally.
1,914
Paramedic Providers in US
53
States with Paramedic
451
Avg Claims per Provider
Eric Hughes, PA's 178 claims are below the specialty average of 451.
Nationwide Paramedic peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hughes, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2022)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Paramedic Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
One of 60 Paramedic providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Ryan Asca
NREMT-M
Fort Rucker, AL
Charlotte Babington
NREMT-P
Ft Rucker, AL
Joseph Bennett
PARAMEDIC
Fort Rucker, AL
Michael Bishop
Fort Rucker, AL
Marci Bolla
NREMT-P
Fort Rucker, AL
Compare Paramedic nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Hughes, PA's specialty? ▼
Eric Hughes, PA specializes in Paramedic and practices in Florence, Alabama. Credentials: PA.
How much does Eric Hughes, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Eric Hughes, PA wrote 178 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is Eric Hughes, PA located? ▼
Eric Hughes, PA is located at 2129 HELTON DR, Florence, AL, 35630. Phone: (571) 292-6426.
What is Eric Hughes, PA's NPI number? ▼
Eric Hughes, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306559810, issued on 12/29/2022.
How many Paramedic providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,914 Paramedic providers across 53 states in the US. The average Paramedic provider writes 451 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Hughes, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Eric Hughes, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Metoprolol Tartrate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Hughes, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Hughes, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 178 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Hughes, PA's credentials? ▼
Eric Hughes, PA's NPI is 1306559810 with credentials PA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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