2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1164733390 M.D.
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JAMES HULA, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in FORT STEWART, 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
575
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71.8845/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES HULA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.8845/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 575 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

71.8845/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
575
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
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.

JAMES HULA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

72 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

JAMES HULA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 JAMES HULA, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2010

NPI 1164733390

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

575 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

71.8845/100 11.215499999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES HULA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.8845/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 71.8845/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.9%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 71.8845/100 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).

JAMES HULA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1061 HARMON AVE, FORT STEWART, GA, 31314, with a listed phone of (912) 435-6633. NPI 1164733390 was issued on 06/22/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HULA 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 575 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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 71.8845/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 47.3415, Cost 58.9402), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1061 HARMON AVE
FORT STEWART, GA 31314

Provider Details

NPI 1164733390
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

71.8845
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
47.3415
Quality
58.9402
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES HULA, M.D. 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.

COOPERATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
BRUNSWICK, GA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES HULA, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 575 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.

575
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
594
Total Day Supply
11,736
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
26 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.22
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 50, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES HULA, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
49
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Furosemide
18
Prednisone
18
Metoprolol Tartrate
17
Eliquis
Apixaban
16
Carvedilol
15
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Losartan Potassium
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES HULA, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES HULA, M.D.'s 575 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES HULA, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES HULA, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FORT STEWART, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES HULA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES HULA, M.D. wrote 575 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES HULA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES HULA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.8845/100 (Quality: 47.3415, Cost: 58.9402). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES HULA, M.D. located?
JAMES HULA, M.D. is located at 1061 HARMON AVE, FORT STEWART, GA, 31314. Phone: (912) 435-6633.
What is JAMES HULA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES HULA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164733390, issued on 06/22/2010.
Does JAMES HULA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES HULA, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES HULA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES HULA, M.D. had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES HULA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES HULA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES HULA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES HULA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 575 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES HULA, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES HULA, M.D.'s NPI is 1164733390 with credentials M.D.. 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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