Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Hughes

Transplant Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1407845126
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3459 5Th Ave, Sti, UPMC 7Th Floor, N725
Pittsburgh, PA 152133236
(412) 692-4184

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2021
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
204F00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD442523

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407845126. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
15
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$517
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 15 11 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$660
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
TransMedics, Inc. 1 $659.78

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$660

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
16
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$170
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 16 0 $170

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Hughes's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Hughes practices Transplant Surgery Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Hughes practice?
Dr. Christopher Hughes practices at 3459 5Th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152133236. Office phone: 4126924184.
What is Dr. Christopher Hughes's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407845126, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Hughes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Hughes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.