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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1770791865 R.P.A. - C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Newark, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
91.3/100
▲ 8 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
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.3/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 35
- Part D claims, 2023
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Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C writes more Part D claims than 14% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 62% - placing this provider in the lower-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 surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
35 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.3/100 8.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 91.3/100 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.
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).
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding R.P.A. - C credentials at 150 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ, 07103, with a listed phone of (973) 972-4900. NPI 1770791865 was issued on 05/20/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $192 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1770791865 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | R.P.A. - C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/20/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.2532
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9203
Quality
91.6794
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
35
Total Claims
$192
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 35
- Total Day Supply
- 249
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $192
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (62.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.44
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% 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 |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Eric Abkin
MS, MS PA-C
Florham Park, NJ
Dr. Tiffany Abood
PA-C
Green Brook, NJ
Dr. Sheeba Abraham
P.A.-C
New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Kimberley Abrahamsen
PA-C
Somerset, NJ
Dr. Julia Agresti
PA
Ridgewood, NJ
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's specialty? ▼
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Newark, New Jersey. Credentials: R.P.A. - C.
How much does Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $192 in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3/100 (Quality: 74.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C located? ▼
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C is located at 150 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ, 07103. Phone: (973) 972-4900.
What is Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's NPI number? ▼
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770791865, issued on 05/20/2007.
Does Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.9%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's credentials? ▼
Richard Hughes, R.P.A. - C's NPI is 1770791865 with credentials R.P.A. - C. 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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