Dwight Ligham, MD
NPI 1669584686 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · New Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dwight Ligham, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in New Haven, CT (NPI 1669584686).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669584686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 034195 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
3,113 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,881 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 981 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 88 | $186 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 78 | $5 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 29 | $276 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 155 | 97 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 141 | 93 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 109 | 56 |
| Gabapentin | 94 | 51 |
| Levetiracetam | 68 | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 66 | 35 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$155 across 8 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2017-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dwight Ligham's NPI number?
- Dwight Ligham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669584686, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dwight Ligham's specialty?
- Dwight Ligham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dwight Ligham located?
- Dwight Ligham's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511.
- What is Dwight Ligham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dwight Ligham is (203) 624-4208.
- Does Dwight Ligham accept Medicare?
- Dwight Ligham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dwight Ligham's NPI active?
- Yes — Dwight Ligham's NPI (1669584686) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.