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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1700959988 MD
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Neurology Physician in Newburgh, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Hughes, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,140 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.9/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
John Hughes, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Hughes, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Hughes, MD writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 71% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Hughes, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Hughes, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 John Hughes, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,140 369% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.9/100 9.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Hughes, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 92.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
John Hughes, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 NORTH ST, Newburgh, NY, 12550, with a listed phone of (845) 931-8853. NPI 1700959988 was issued on 11/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,140 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,038 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700959988 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/16/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.8824
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0335
Quality
Reporting: Individual
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to John Hughes, MD. To verify John Hughes, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
John Hughes, MD - brand share 3.0%
Neurology Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 6,140 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.
6,140
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
1,038
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,548
- Total Day Supply
- 372,686
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $691K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $416K
- Opioid Claims
- 291 (4.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 98, 65-74: 325, 75-84: 417, 85+: 198
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Hughes, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
818 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
677 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 289
Carbidopa-Levodopa
289 claims
- Levetiracetam 262
Levetiracetam
262 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 256
Quetiapine Fumarate
256 claims
- Primidone 251
Primidone
251 claims
- Galantamine Er 239
Galantamine Er
239 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 189
Trazodone Hcl
189 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 818 |
| Gabapentin | 677 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 289 |
| Levetiracetam | 262 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 256 |
| Primidone | 251 |
| Galantamine Er Galantamine Hbr | 239 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 189 |
| Lamotrigine | 186 |
| Topiramate | 176 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How John Hughes, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
John Hughes, MD's 6,140 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Ajay Abad
MD
Buffalo, NY
Dr. Sami Abdul-Malak
MD
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Asa Abeliovich
M.D.
New York, NY
Dr. Yvelyne Abellard
MD
New York, NY
Dr. Nada Abou-Fayssal
MD
Brooklyn, NY
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hughes, MD's specialty? ▼
John Hughes, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Newburgh, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Hughes, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Hughes, MD wrote 6,140 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 1,038 beneficiaries.
What is John Hughes, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
John Hughes, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9/100 (Quality: 83). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Hughes, MD located? ▼
John Hughes, MD is located at 275 NORTH ST, Newburgh, NY, 12550. Phone: (845) 931-8853.
What is John Hughes, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Hughes, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700959988, issued on 11/16/2006.
Does John Hughes, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Hughes, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $691K in brand drug costs.
Does John Hughes, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Hughes, MD had 291 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Hughes, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Hughes, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Hughes, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Hughes, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,140 Part D claims and 1,038 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Hughes, MD's credentials? ▼
John Hughes, MD's NPI is 1700959988 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 (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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