Stuart Hough, M.D.
NPI 1568417871 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Rockville, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stuart Hough, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Rockville, MD (NPI 1568417871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568417871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D56796 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,709 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 324 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 296 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 219 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 217 | $17 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 118 | $293 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 59 | 27 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 58 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 41 | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 36 | 11 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$671 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2015-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stuart Hough's NPI number?
- Stuart Hough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568417871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stuart Hough's specialty?
- Stuart Hough is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stuart Hough located?
- Stuart Hough's practice location on file with NPPES is 15200 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850-3218.
- What is Stuart Hough's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stuart Hough is (240) 453-9182.
- Does Stuart Hough accept Medicare?
- Stuart Hough is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stuart Hough's NPI active?
- Yes — Stuart Hough's NPI (1568417871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.