2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1053490938 MD
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NIKKI HUGHES, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BUFORD, Georgia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 282 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
86 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NIKKI HUGHES, MD filed 3,247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BUFORD, Georgia, prescribing 79% generic.

3K
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.

NIKKI HUGHES, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,247 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NIKKI HUGHES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 NIKKI HUGHES, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2006

NPI 1053490938

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,247 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NIKKI HUGHES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4445 S LEE ST, BUFORD, GA, 30518, with a listed phone of (770) 848-5200. NPI 1053490938 was issued on 11/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUGHES 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 3,247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 282 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $571K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

4445 S LEE ST
BUFORD, GA 30518

Provider Details

NPI 1053490938
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIKKI HUGHES, MD 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.

GEORGIALINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
AUGUSTA, GA
NORTHSIDE PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,LLC
SUWANEE, GA

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 NIKKI HUGHES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

NIKKI HUGHES, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 3,247 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.

3,247
Total Claims
$571K
Total Drug Cost
282
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,637
Total Day Supply
192,460
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$517K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
22 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 78, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NIKKI HUGHES, MD 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
192
Rosuvastatin Calcium
179
Amlodipine Besylate
140
Atorvastatin Calcium
126
Losartan Potassium
88
Pantoprazole Sodium
75
Ozempic
Semaglutide
73
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
67
Lisinopril
66
Quetiapine Fumarate
59

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How NIKKI HUGHES, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

NIKKI HUGHES, MD's 3,247 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIKKI HUGHES, MD's specialty?
NIKKI HUGHES, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BUFORD, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIKKI HUGHES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIKKI HUGHES, MD wrote 3,247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $571K in drug costs for 282 beneficiaries.
Where is NIKKI HUGHES, MD located?
NIKKI HUGHES, MD is located at 4445 S LEE ST, BUFORD, GA, 30518. Phone: (770) 848-5200.
What is NIKKI HUGHES, MD's NPI number?
NIKKI HUGHES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053490938, issued on 11/03/2006.
Does NIKKI HUGHES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIKKI HUGHES, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $517K in brand drug costs.
Does NIKKI HUGHES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NIKKI HUGHES, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIKKI HUGHES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIKKI HUGHES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIKKI HUGHES, MD accept Medicare?
NIKKI HUGHES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,247 Part D claims and 282 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIKKI HUGHES, MD's credentials?
NIKKI HUGHES, MD's NPI is 1053490938 with credentials MD. 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.
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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