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2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1508393513 MD
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Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut. 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
118
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.2K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
JOHN HUSTON, MD filed 118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut, prescribing 42% generic.
- 118
- Part D claims, 2023
- 42%
- 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 HUSTON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally
118 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)
JOHN HUSTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 HUSTON, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
118 89% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 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).
JOHN HUSTON, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508393513. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.
JOHN HUSTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1290 SILAS DEANE HWY, WETHERSFIELD, CT, 06109, with a listed phone of (855) 300-6933. NPI 1508393513 was issued on 05/22/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUSTON 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 118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% generic by claim count. 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.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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 | 1508393513 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/22/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where JOHN HUSTON, MD 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.
MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
MERIDEN, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070017
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
NEW BRITAIN, CT
THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN GENERAL AND BRADLEY
NEW BRITAIN, CT
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 JOHN HUSTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.2K
Largest payer
Grifols USA, LLC
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
JOHN HUSTON, MD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)
58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 118 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.
118
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 166
- Total Day Supply
- 4,419
- Brand vs Generic
- 58% brand / 42% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $45K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.86
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 14 |
| Spiriva Respimat Tiotropium Bromide | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How JOHN HUSTON, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider
JOHN HUSTON, MD's 118 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.
Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HUSTON.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is JOHN HUSTON, MD's specialty? ▼
JOHN HUSTON, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN HUSTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, JOHN HUSTON, MD wrote 118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN HUSTON, MD located? ▼
JOHN HUSTON, MD is located at 1290 SILAS DEANE HWY, WETHERSFIELD, CT, 06109. Phone: (855) 300-6933.
What is JOHN HUSTON, MD's NPI number? ▼
JOHN HUSTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508393513, issued on 05/22/2017.
Does JOHN HUSTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
JOHN HUSTON, MD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN HUSTON, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN HUSTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Symbicort, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Spiriva Respimat. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN HUSTON, MD accept Medicare? ▼
JOHN HUSTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 118 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN HUSTON, MD's credentials? ▼
JOHN HUSTON, MD's NPI is 1508393513 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
- 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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