NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1457315954 MD
Verify on CMS → Gregory Hulka, MD
Otolaryngology Physician in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,060 in Otolaryngology Physician, 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
299
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 536
What the federal data shows
Gregory Hulka, MD filed 299 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Otolaryngology Physician in Durham, North Carolina.
- 299
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gregory Hulka, MD
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 1457315954), first enumerated 04/13/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 299 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1457315954 · Otolaryngology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1457315954
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Otolaryngology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 299
- BOOK-THIN 371 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Steven Shimoura, M.D. · 2006
Gregory Hulka, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
299 ≥ 48th percentile 48% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Gregory Hulka, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Gregory Hulka, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
299 44% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Otolaryngology Physician. Verify directly:
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 | 1457315954 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/13/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
299
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 390.633
- Total Day Supply
- 9,176
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 52
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 51, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gregory Hulka, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
91 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 25
Ipratropium Bromide
25 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 19
Doxycycline Hyclate
19 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 17
Azelastine Hcl
17 claims
- Mometasone Furoate 15
Mometasone Furoate
15 claims
- Ofloxacin 12
Ofloxacin
12 claims
- Methylprednisolone 11
Methylprednisolone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 91 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 19 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 17 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 15 |
| Ofloxacin | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Gregory Hulka, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
11,060
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
Gregory Hulka, MD's 299 claims are below the specialty average of 536.
Nationwide Otolaryngology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hulka, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hulka.
One of 371 Otolaryngology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Feras Ackall
M.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Marcus Albernaz
MD
Greenville, NC
Dr. Bailin Alexander
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Richard Alexander
MD, PHD, MBA
Oxford, NC
Dr. Daniel Alicea
MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gregory Hulka, MD's specialty? ▼
Gregory Hulka, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gregory Hulka, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Gregory Hulka, MD wrote 299 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is Gregory Hulka, MD located? ▼
Gregory Hulka, MD is located at 4102 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 595-2000.
What is Gregory Hulka, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gregory Hulka, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457315954, issued on 04/13/2006.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,060 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gregory Hulka, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gregory Hulka, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gregory Hulka, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gregory Hulka, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 299 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gregory Hulka, MD's credentials? ▼
Gregory Hulka, MD's NPI is 1457315954 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
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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