NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1770913733 M.D.
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Hospitalist Physician in Orlando, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
715
Medicare Part D claims · 264 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Laura Hughes, M.D. filed 715 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Orlando, Florida, prescribing 82% generic.
- 715
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Laura Hughes, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
715 Top 29% higher than 71% 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)
Laura Hughes, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Laura Hughes, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
715 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Laura Hughes, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 601 E ROLLINS ST, Orlando, FL, 32803, with a listed phone of (407) 303-5600. NPI 1770913733 was issued on 11/12/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 715 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 264 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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 | 1770913733 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/12/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Hughes, 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.
Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
Altamonte Spg, FL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Laura Hughes, M.D.. To verify Laura Hughes, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Laura Hughes, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 715 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.
715
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
264
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,339
- Total Day Supply
- 37,784
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $57K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (2.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.57
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 89, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Hughes, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
43 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
32 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
31 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
28 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
26 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
23 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 17
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 17 |
| Januvia Sitagliptin Phosphate | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Laura Hughes, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Hughes, M.D.'s 715 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Vera Abaaba
M.D.
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Anara Abbay
M.D.
Naples, FL
Dr. Katherine Abella
M.D.
Pensacola, FL
Dr. Antony Abraham
DO
Temple Terrace, FL
Dr. Arun Abraham
DO
Melbourne, FL
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Hughes, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Laura Hughes, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Orlando, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Laura Hughes, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Hughes, M.D. wrote 715 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 264 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Hughes, M.D. located? ▼
Laura Hughes, M.D. is located at 601 E ROLLINS ST, Orlando, FL, 32803. Phone: (407) 303-5600.
What is Laura Hughes, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Laura Hughes, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770913733, issued on 11/12/2013.
Does Laura Hughes, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Hughes, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
Does Laura Hughes, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laura Hughes, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Hughes, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Hughes, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Hughes, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Hughes, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 715 Part D claims and 264 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Hughes, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Laura Hughes, M.D.'s NPI is 1770913733 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
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.
- 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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