2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1053656140
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KATHERINE HUDGENS

Physician Assistant in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. 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
739
Medicare Part D claims · 427 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.0864/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$244.46
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE HUDGENS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.0864/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 739 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.0864/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
739
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing
$244.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KATHERINE HUDGENS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE HUDGENS?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2012

NPI 1053656140

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

739 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

96.0864/100 12.986400000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE HUDGENS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.0864/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.0864/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.0864/100 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.

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KATHERINE HUDGENS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 101 E WOOD ST, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303, with a listed phone of (864) 560-6654. NPI 1053656140 was issued on 11/30/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUDGENS 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 739 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 427 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.0864/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.1728), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Provider Details

NPI 1053656140
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/30/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.0864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE HUDGENS 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.

GREENWOOD EYE CLINIC, P.A.
GREENWOOD, SC

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 KATHERINE HUDGENS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$244

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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 · Above average

KATHERINE HUDGENS — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 739 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.

739
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
427
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,040
Total Day Supply
25,430
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 79, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 140, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHERINE HUDGENS 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
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
133
Prednisolone Acetate
89
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
47
Ofloxacin
43
Doxycycline Hyclate
41
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
41
Atorvastatin Calcium
20
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
12
Latanoprost
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KATHERINE HUDGENS fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE HUDGENS's 739 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HUDGENS.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE HUDGENS's specialty?
KATHERINE HUDGENS specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina.
How much does KATHERINE HUDGENS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE HUDGENS wrote 739 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 427 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE HUDGENS's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE HUDGENS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.0864/100 (Quality: 92.1728). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE HUDGENS located?
KATHERINE HUDGENS is located at 101 E WOOD ST, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303. Phone: (864) 560-6654.
What is KATHERINE HUDGENS's NPI number?
KATHERINE HUDGENS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053656140, issued on 11/30/2012.
Does KATHERINE HUDGENS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE HUDGENS's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE HUDGENS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE HUDGENS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Prednisolone Acetate, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE HUDGENS accept Medicare?
KATHERINE HUDGENS appears in CMS Medicare data with 739 Part D claims and 427 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE HUDGENS's credentials?
KATHERINE HUDGENS's NPI is 1053656140. 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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