2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1982690566 MD
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RANDAL HUGHES, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
73
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$464.83
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RANDAL HUGHES, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 73 claims across 40 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $464.83 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RANDAL HUGHES, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 73 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RANDAL HUGHES, MD 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).

RANDAL HUGHES, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1982690566

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

73 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RANDAL HUGHES, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 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).

RANDAL HUGHES, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in FORT WAYNE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982690566. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RANDAL HUGHES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7747 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 459-8444. NPI 1982690566 was issued on 09/20/2005. 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 73 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

7747 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Provider Details

NPI 1982690566
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RANDAL 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.

MIDWEST EYE CONSULTANTS PC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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

Total received

$465

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 · Above average

RANDAL HUGHES, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 73 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.

73
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
96
Total Day Supply
2,223
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$927

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
21

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How RANDAL HUGHES, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

RANDAL HUGHES, MD's 73 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RANDAL HUGHES, MD's specialty?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does RANDAL HUGHES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RANDAL HUGHES, MD wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is RANDAL HUGHES, MD's Medicare quality score?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RANDAL HUGHES, MD located?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD is located at 7747 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 459-8444.
What is RANDAL HUGHES, MD's NPI number?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982690566, issued on 09/20/2005.
Does RANDAL HUGHES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RANDAL HUGHES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RANDAL HUGHES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RANDAL HUGHES, MD accept Medicare?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RANDAL HUGHES, MD's credentials?
RANDAL HUGHES, MD's NPI is 1982690566 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.
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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