2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1801327184 MD
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TRAVIS HUGHES, MD

Surgery Physician in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
66
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TRAVIS HUGHES, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 66 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TRAVIS HUGHES, MD filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TRAVIS HUGHES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TRAVIS HUGHES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2017

NPI 1801327184

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

66 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Surgery Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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).

TRAVIS HUGHES, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801327184. 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.

TRAVIS HUGHES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 740 S LIMESTONE STE L119, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536, with a listed phone of (859) 323-3253. NPI 1801327184 was issued on 03/27/2017. 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 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

740 S LIMESTONE STE L119
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Provider Details

NPI 1801327184
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TRAVIS 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.

KENTUCKY MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC
LEXINGTON, KY

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

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

TRAVIS HUGHES, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 66 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.

66
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
2,096
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$429
Opioid Claims
20 (30.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.59
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
18
Oxycodone Hcl
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
13

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How TRAVIS HUGHES, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's 66 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's specialty?
TRAVIS HUGHES, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does TRAVIS HUGHES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TRAVIS HUGHES, MD wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is TRAVIS HUGHES, MD located?
TRAVIS HUGHES, MD is located at 740 S LIMESTONE STE L119, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536. Phone: (859) 323-3253.
What is TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's NPI number?
TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801327184, issued on 03/27/2017.
Does TRAVIS HUGHES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does TRAVIS HUGHES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TRAVIS HUGHES, MD had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TRAVIS HUGHES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Oxycodone Hcl, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TRAVIS HUGHES, MD accept Medicare?
TRAVIS HUGHES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's credentials?
TRAVIS HUGHES, MD's NPI is 1801327184 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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