NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1700959988 MD
Verify on CMS → John Hughes, MD
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 20,467 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
John Hughes, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 7,405 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 92.9/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about John Hughes, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1700959988), first enumerated 11/16/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 7,405 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
New York statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not John Hughes, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: NYSBPMC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1700959988 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1700959988
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- MIPS-ABOVE 92.9/100
- RX-MID 7,405
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,641 in New York
- PHOTO-FINISH Patrick Leung, M.D. · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Hughes · this pr…
Hughes · this provider
92.9 MIPS pts
- Matthew Agan, M.…
Matthew Agan, M.D.
92.9 MIPS pts
- Patrick Leung, M…
Patrick Leung, M.D.
92.9 MIPS pts
- Thomas Digeronim…
Thomas Digeronimo, M.D.
92.9 MIPS pts
- Temitope Adeyeye…
Temitope Adeyeye
92.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
John Hughes, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
93 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Hughes, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,099 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Hughes, MD writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 69% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
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.
✓
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
7,405 5× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.9/100 9.4 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 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 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
Measured-score avg: 83.5
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 97% generic, on 7,405 2024 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 2024.
7,405
Total Claims
$728K
Total Drug Cost
1,143
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,164.367
- Total Day Supply
- 419,690
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $388K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $338K
- Opioid Claims
- 284 (3.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 98, 65-74: 348, 75-84: 468, 85+: 229
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Hughes, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
941 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
833 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 361
Carbidopa-Levodopa
361 claims
- Levetiracetam 312
Levetiracetam
312 claims
- Primidone 301
Primidone
301 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 299
Quetiapine Fumarate
299 claims
- Galantamine Er 268
Galantamine Er
268 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 232
Trazodone Hcl
232 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 941 |
| Gabapentin | 833 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 361 |
| Levetiracetam | 312 |
| Primidone | 301 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 299 |
| Galantamine Er Galantamine Hbr | 268 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 232 |
| Topiramate | 222 |
| Lamotrigine | 204 |
* 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.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
John Hughes, MD's 7,405 claims are above the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hughes, both outside New York so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (92.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 1,641 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in New York, 5 are shown here.
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 →
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 2024, John Hughes, MD wrote 7,405 Medicare Part D claims totaling $728K in drug costs for 1,143 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 average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. 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 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $388K in brand drug costs.
Does John Hughes, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Hughes, MD had 284 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Hughes, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 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 7,405 Part D claims and 1,143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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