2026 NPPES data Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist NPI 1962015149 DNP, CRNA
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JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in PULLMAN, Washington. 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
72
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist avg: 282
Industry payments
$143.91
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA filed 72 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in PULLMAN, Washington.

72
Part D claims, 2023
$143.91
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

72 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2020

NPI 1962015149

Primary specialty

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

High-volume

62,433 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

72 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 282

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist share within Washington

1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) — 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).

JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider holding DNP, CRNA credentials at 825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140, PULLMAN, WA, 99163, with a listed phone of (509) 336-7725. NPI 1962015149 was issued on 08/26/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUG 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 72 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $968 in drug spend. 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.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 62,433 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 282 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

825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140
PULLMAN, WA 99163

Provider Details

NPI 1962015149
Specialty Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Credentials DNP, CRNA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/26/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA 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.

CMSC LLC
GREAT FALLS, MT
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1-A OF WHITMAN COUNTY
PULLMAN, WA

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 JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$144

Largest payer

Avanos Medical

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA. To verify JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

72
Total Claims
$968
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
74
Total Day Supply
2,056
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$968

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA 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
Gabapentin
18
Methocarbamol
15
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
13

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

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Overview

How JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA fits within the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist landscape nationally.

62,433
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in US
55
States with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
282
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's 72 claims are below the specialty average of 282.

Nearby Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's specialty?
JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and practices in PULLMAN, Washington. Credentials: DNP, CRNA.
How much does JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA wrote 72 Medicare Part D claims totaling $968 in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA located?
JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA is located at 825 SE BISHOP BLVD STE 140, PULLMAN, WA, 99163. Phone: (509) 336-7725.
What is JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's NPI number?
JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962015149, issued on 08/26/2020.
How many Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers are there in the US?
There are 62,433 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider writes 282 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Methocarbamol, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA accept Medicare?
JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA appears in CMS Medicare data with 72 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's credentials?
JAMES HUG, DNP, CRNA's NPI is 1962015149 with credentials DNP, CRNA. 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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