NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1386658540 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Wayne Hudec, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,778 in Surgery 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
307
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 174
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$148.57
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Wayne Hudec, M.D. filed 307 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Surgery Physician in Fayetteville, Arkansas, prescribing 82% generic.
- 307
- Part D claims, 2024
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Wayne Hudec, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1386658540), first enumerated 07/27/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 307 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$148.57 in reported industry payments (7 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1386658540 · Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1386658540
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 37K Surgery Physician
- RX-LIGHT 307
- BOOK-THIN 293 in Arkansas
- PHOTO-ENUM Jennifer Emmett · 2006
Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
307 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Wayne Hudec, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Wayne Hudec, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
307 76% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386658540 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Wayne Hudec, 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.
Washington Regional Medical System
Fayetteville, AR
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 Wayne Hudec, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$149
Largest payer
Avanos Medical
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
Wayne Hudec, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Surgery Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 307 2024 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 2024.
307
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 311
- Total Day Supply
- 2,463
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 158 (51.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 25
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.22
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 104, 75-84: 56, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wayne Hudec, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
82 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
68 claims
- Sutab
Sutab
37 claims
- Peg-3350 And Elect… 14
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
14 claims
- Sucralfate 13
Sucralfate
13 claims
- Metoclopramide Hcl 12
Metoclopramide Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 82 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 68 |
| Sutab Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 37 |
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 14 |
| Sucralfate | 13 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Wayne Hudec, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,778
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
174
Avg Claims per Provider
Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s 307 claims are above the specialty average of 174.
Nationwide Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hudec, both outside Arkansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hudec.
One of 293 Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Arkansas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Dana Abraham
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Sahibzada Ahmed
M.D.
Booneville, AR
Dr. Nabil Akkad
MD
Fort Smith, AR
Dr. William Alexander
MD
Batesville, AR
Dr. Robert Alleman
M.D.
Paragould, AR
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Wayne Hudec, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Wayne Hudec, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Wayne Hudec, M.D. wrote 307 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is Wayne Hudec, M.D. located? ▼
Wayne Hudec, M.D. is located at 3 E APPLEBY RD STE 401, Fayetteville, AR, 72703. Phone: (479) 404-2500.
What is Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386658540, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does Wayne Hudec, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Wayne Hudec, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Wayne Hudec, M.D. had 158 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,778 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 174 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Wayne Hudec, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Sutab. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wayne Hudec, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Wayne Hudec, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 307 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Wayne Hudec, M.D.'s NPI is 1386658540 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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