Michael Caughron, FNP-C
NPI 1780071506 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Port Lavaca, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Caughron, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Port Lavaca, TX (NPI 1780071506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780071506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP128063 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 99 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 81 | 70 |
| Alprazolam | 79 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 69 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$551 across 21 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
- 2015-04-20
- Last updated
- 2015-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Caughron's NPI number?
- Michael Caughron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780071506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Caughron's specialty?
- Michael Caughron is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Caughron located?
- Michael Caughron's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-2507.
- What is Michael Caughron's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Caughron is (361) 552-6721.
- Does Michael Caughron accept Medicare?
- Michael Caughron is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Caughron's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Caughron's NPI (1780071506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.