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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1952394272 MD
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Neurology Physician in Spokane, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in Neurology Physician, 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.9/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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
Steven Pugh, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.9/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 186
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Steven Pugh, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
74 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Pugh, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Pugh, MD writes more Part D claims than 19% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 13% - placing this provider in the lower-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 neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Pugh, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Steven Pugh, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Steven Pugh, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
186 86% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.9/100 9.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Pugh, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 73.9/100 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).
Steven Pugh, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 212 E CENTRAL AVE, Spokane, WA, 99208, with a listed phone of (509) 252-9602. NPI 1952394272 was issued on 08/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.7, Cost 26.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1952394272 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/23/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.9323
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.6915
Quality
26.416
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Steven Pugh, MD. To verify Steven Pugh, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Steven Pugh, MD - brand share 16.0%
Neurology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 186 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.
186
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 250
- Total Day Supply
- 7,198
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $110K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (11.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Pugh, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
22 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
21 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 22 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 21 |
| Baclofen | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Steven Pugh, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Pugh, MD's 186 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pugh.
Nandini Abburi
Seattle, WA
Dr. Tilahun Abraha
MD
Olympia, WA
Dr. Ali Abu-Alya
DO
Seattle, WA
Dr. Carlos Acevedo
MD
Walla Walla, WA
Dr. Makeda Agonafer
M.D.
Renton, WA
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Pugh, MD's specialty? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Spokane, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Steven Pugh, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Pugh, MD wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
What is Steven Pugh, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.9/100 (Quality: 86.7, Cost: 26.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Steven Pugh, MD located? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD is located at 212 E CENTRAL AVE, Spokane, WA, 99208. Phone: (509) 252-9602.
What is Steven Pugh, MD's NPI number? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952394272, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does Steven Pugh, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $110K in brand drug costs.
Does Steven Pugh, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Steven Pugh, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Pugh, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Pugh, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Pugh, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Pugh, MD's credentials? ▼
Steven Pugh, MD's NPI is 1952394272 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
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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