2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1568417871 M.D.
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Stuart Hough, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in Rockville, Maryland. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,398 in Anesthesiology 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
502
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$670.5
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Stuart Hough, M.D. filed 502 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Rockville, Maryland, prescribing 91% generic.

502
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

Stuart Hough, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

502 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

Stuart Hough, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 Stuart Hough, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2006

NPI 1568417871

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

502 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide - 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist - 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Anesthesiology Physician - 0.8%Anesthesiology Physician0.8%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Anesthesiology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Stuart Hough, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 15200 SHADY GROVE RD, Rockville, MD, 20850, with a listed phone of (240) 453-9182. NPI 1568417871 was issued on 05/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hough 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 502 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.0%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

15200 SHADY GROVE RD
Rockville, MD 20850

Provider Details

NPI 1568417871
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Stuart Hough, M.D. 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.

According to CMS billing records, Stuart Hough, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.

Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc
Frederick, MD
First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC
Rockville, MD
Privia Medical Group, LLC
Waldorf, MD

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 Stuart Hough, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$671

Largest payer

Saluda Medical 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 · Generic-heavy

Stuart Hough, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 502 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.

502
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
604
Total Day Supply
15,264
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
191 (38.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 45, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Stuart Hough, M.D. 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
Gabapentin
85
Pregabalin
51
Duloxetine Hcl
46
Oxycodone Hcl
42
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
34
Hydromorphone Hcl
30
Tramadol Hcl
26
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
22
Tizanidine Hcl
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How Stuart Hough, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

Stuart Hough, M.D.'s 502 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician 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 Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stuart Hough, M.D.'s specialty?
Stuart Hough, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Rockville, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Stuart Hough, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Stuart Hough, M.D. wrote 502 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is Stuart Hough, M.D. located?
Stuart Hough, M.D. is located at 15200 SHADY GROVE RD, Rockville, MD, 20850. Phone: (240) 453-9182.
What is Stuart Hough, M.D.'s NPI number?
Stuart Hough, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568417871, issued on 05/24/2006.
Does Stuart Hough, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Stuart Hough, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Stuart Hough, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Stuart Hough, M.D. had 191 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.0%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stuart Hough, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stuart Hough, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stuart Hough, M.D. accept Medicare?
Stuart Hough, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 502 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stuart Hough, M.D.'s credentials?
Stuart Hough, M.D.'s NPI is 1568417871 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.