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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1194998815 PA
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Medical Physician Assistant in Lexington, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical Physician Assistant, 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
781
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Nedda Hughes, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 781 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 781
- Part D claims, 2023
- 52%
- generic prescribing
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Nedda Hughes, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Nedda Hughes, PA sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,339 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nedda Hughes, PA writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nedda Hughes, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Nedda Hughes, PA?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
781 27% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nedda Hughes, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) - 100/100 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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Nedda Hughes, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1101 VETERANS DR, Lexington, KY, 40502, with a listed phone of (859) 233-4511. NPI 1194998815 was issued on 04/03/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 781 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 52% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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 | 1194998815 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nedda Hughes, PA 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.
University OF Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Nedda Hughes, PA - brand share 36.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
36% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 781 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.
781
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,340
- Total Day Supply
- 39,408
- Brand vs Generic
- 36% brand / 52% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.74
- Gender Split
- 83% female / 17% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nedda Hughes, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Forteo
Forteo
220 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
150 claims
- Teriparatide 26
Teriparatide
26 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 25
Amlodipine Besylate
25 claims
- Tymlos 19
Tymlos
19 claims
- Nifedipine Er 16
Nifedipine Er
16 claims
- Potassium Citrate Er 15
Potassium Citrate Er
15 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate 15
Sevelamer Carbonate
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Forteo Teriparatide | 220 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 150 |
| Teriparatide | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 |
| Tymlos Abaloparatide | 19 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 16 |
| Potassium Citrate Er Potassium Citrate | 15 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 15 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 13 |
| Fondaparinux Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Nedda Hughes, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Nedda Hughes, PA's 781 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Devin Abbott
Lexington, KY
Dr. Dee Abrams
PA-C
Lexington, KY
Dr. Michael Abrams
PA-C
Lexington, KY
Dr. Kirsten Adair
PA-C
Lexington, KY
Dr. Darlene Adams
PA-C, MPAS
Fort Campbell, KY
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nedda Hughes, PA's specialty? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Lexington, Kentucky. Credentials: PA.
How much does Nedda Hughes, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nedda Hughes, PA wrote 781 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
What is Nedda Hughes, PA's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nedda Hughes, PA located? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA is located at 1101 VETERANS DR, Lexington, KY, 40502. Phone: (859) 233-4511.
What is Nedda Hughes, PA's NPI number? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194998815, issued on 04/03/2008.
Does Nedda Hughes, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nedda Hughes, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nedda Hughes, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Forteo, Alendronate Sodium, Teriparatide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nedda Hughes, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 781 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nedda Hughes, PA's credentials? ▼
Nedda Hughes, PA's NPI is 1194998815 with credentials PA. 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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