Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian Hughes, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Little Rock, AR
- NPI 1518181775
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 53.7 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
10001 Lile Dr
Little Rock, AR 722056217
(501) 227-8000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 28, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #E-5568
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518181775. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
28,088
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$809,258
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3380 |
Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg | 23,700 | 13 | $22 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 895 | 87 | $43 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 885 | 334 | $29 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 494 | 88 | $57 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 379 | 189 | $59 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 364 | 276 | $81 | |
88312 |
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | 268 | 181 | $73 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 213 | 204 | $90 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 158 | 129 | $114 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 157 | 155 | $226 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Little Rock Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 206. This provider delivers 136× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,388
Transactions
113
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 59 | $551.37 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 10 | $243.01 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 25 | $215.23 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 6 | $140.67 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $42.61 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $40.61 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $34.74 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $32.07 | |
| Organon LLC | 1 | $26.34 | |
| Sanofi Pasteur INC. | 1 | $16.84 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $15.11 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $14.92 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $14.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,987
Patients
509
Total drug cost
$3,861,878
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 776 | 205 | $16,388 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 196 | 60 | $14,632 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 164 | 53 | $5,840 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 154 | 47 | $2,754 |
| Stelara (Ustekinumab) | Brand | 118 | 17 | $3,243,414 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 86 | 18 | $1,159 |
| Imipramine Hcl | Generic | 70 | 16 | $1,128 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 68 | 19 | $53,731 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 59 | 12 | $31,633 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | Generic | 54 | 12 | $12,098 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Hughes practices Gastroenterology Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Brian Hughes practice?
Dr. Brian Hughes practices at 10001 Lile Dr, Little Rock, AR 722056217. Office phone: 5012278000.
What is Dr. Brian Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Brian Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518181775, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3380); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.