2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1740366178 M.D.
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MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.

Gynecology Physician in LONG BEACH, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
732
Medicare Part D claims · 254 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.8902/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.57
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8902/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 732 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.8902/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
732
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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.

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2006

NPI 1740366178

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

732 148% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

MIPS final score

91.8902/100 8.790199999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gynecology Physician share within California

1. Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.8902/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.9%
MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 91.8902/100 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.

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).

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2880 ATLANTIC AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, 90806, with a listed phone of (562) 424-4277. NPI 1740366178 was issued on 10/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUGGINS 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 732 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 254 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $95K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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 91.8902/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1734), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

2880 ATLANTIC AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90806

Provider Details

NPI 1740366178
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1734
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA HUGGINS, 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.

KANSAS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INC
LENEXA, KS

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 MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$79

Largest payer

Lilly 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.. To verify MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 732 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.

732
Total Claims
$95K
Total Drug Cost
254
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,105
Total Day Supply
24,972
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$72K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
309

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 81, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. 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
Estradiol
135
Fluconazole
72
Gemtesa
Vibegron
67
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
64
Cephalexin
53
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
36
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
35
Levofloxacin
31
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s 732 claims are above the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HUGGINS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s specialty?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in LONG BEACH, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. wrote 732 Medicare Part D claims totaling $95K in drug costs for 254 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (Quality: 75.1734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. located?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. is located at 2880 ATLANTIC AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, 90806. Phone: (562) 424-4277.
What is MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740366178, issued on 10/27/2006.
Does MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Gemtesa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 732 Part D claims and 254 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s credentials?
MELISSA HUGGINS, M.D.'s NPI is 1740366178 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

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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