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2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1326777152
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Registered Nurse in Portland, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 177,204 in Registered Nurse, 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
770
Medicare Part D claims · 506 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.2/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Nathan Hughes reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.2/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 770
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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.
Nathan Hughes's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nathan Hughes sits
This provider among registered nurse peers
Across the 3,327 registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nathan Hughes writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nathan Hughes. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Nathan Hughes?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
770 23% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.2/100 1.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nathan Hughes's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) - 81.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Nathan Hughes appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 980 N MERIDIAN ST, Portland, IN, 47371, with a listed phone of (260) 703-3312. NPI 1326777152 was issued on 06/07/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 506 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69, Cost 68.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 177,204 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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 | 1326777152 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Nurse |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/07/2022 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.234
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.9532
Quality
68.4936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Nathan Hughes - brand share 3.0%
Registered Nurse average
3% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 770 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.
770
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
506
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 797
- Total Day Supply
- 7,956
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $520
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 373
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 88, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 160, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nathan Hughes prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
162 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
82 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
73 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
70 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 58
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
58 claims
- Paxlovid (Eua) 31
Paxlovid (Eua)
31 claims
- Amoxicillin 23
Amoxicillin
23 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 22
Fluticasone Propionate
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 162 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 82 |
| Cephalexin | 73 |
| Azithromycin | 70 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 58 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 31 |
| Amoxicillin | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 20 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Nurse Overview
How Nathan Hughes fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
177,204
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider
Nathan Hughes's 770 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.
Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Melinda Abbring
FNP-BC
East Chicago, IN
Dr. Ashley Acajabon
FNP-BC
Batesville, IN
Dr. Sarah Acker
RN
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Kimberly Ackerman
FNP-C
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Aaron Acton
RN
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hughes's specialty? ▼
Nathan Hughes specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Portland, Indiana.
How much does Nathan Hughes prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nathan Hughes wrote 770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 506 beneficiaries.
What is Nathan Hughes's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nathan Hughes has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.2/100 (Quality: 69, Cost: 68.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nathan Hughes located? ▼
Nathan Hughes is located at 980 N MERIDIAN ST, Portland, IN, 47371. Phone: (260) 703-3312.
What is Nathan Hughes's NPI number? ▼
Nathan Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326777152, issued on 06/07/2022.
Does Nathan Hughes prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nathan Hughes's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $520 in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 177,204 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nathan Hughes prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nathan Hughes's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nathan Hughes accept Medicare? ▼
Nathan Hughes appears in CMS Medicare data with 770 Part D claims and 506 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nathan Hughes's credentials? ▼
Nathan Hughes's NPI is 1326777152. 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.
- 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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