DR. STUART W HOUGH M.D.
NPI 1568417871
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Rockville, MD

Q: What is Stuart Hough's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stuart Hough is 1568417871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Q: What is Stuart Hough's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stuart Hough was last updated on August 6, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, 302, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850(240) 453-9182(240) 453-9189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Stuart W Hough M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. STUART W HOUGH M.D. (NPI 1568417871) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0056796) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568417871

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X

Provider Legal NameDR. STUART W HOUGHCredential: M.D.

Location Address15200 SHADY GROVE RD, 302Rockville, MD 20850-3218

Mailing Address9110 Travener CirFrederick, MD 21704-7823

Phone(240) 453-9182

Fax(240) 453-9189

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And DentistryGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2015

✔ NPI 1568417871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208VP0014X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D0056796

Definition

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License D56796 (MD)

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, Rockville, MD 20850

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid820703800MD

Medicare UPING45834

Other601285800Feca

Medicare PIN154190ZDW8MD

Medicare PIN013376P62DC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Stuart W Hough M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385638113

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040413001558, I20040528001203

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 20

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

324 services158 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

308 services55 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

296 services195 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

219 services219 patients

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

118 services94 patients

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

105 services11 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

74 services29 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

65 services42 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

63 services49 patients

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323

47 services39 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

40 services40 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

31 services31 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

30 services22 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

29 services29 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.

25 services18 patients

Maintenance of spinal canal or brain drug infusion pump by health care professional 95991

This procedure involves a healthcare professional managing a pump that delivers medication directly into your spinal canal or brain. It's typically done to ensure the pump is working correctly, to refill the medication, or to adjust the dosage.

25 services12 patients

Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 20552

Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.

22 services20 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493

19 services12 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level 64484

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid drug into the sacral spine nerve root. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The process can be repeated for each additional level of the spine to help manage pain or inflammation.

18 services15 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Silver Spring, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number210004

Location1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910 · Montgomery County

Birthing friendly

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockville, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210057

Location9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20850 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$147.85 typical visit price

range $65.18 – $194.86

Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$113.72 typical visit price

range $21.40 – $158.88

Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

97%757 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

73%354 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%405 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

28%1,314 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

99%1,314 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

32%1,314 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

50%1,314 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHADY GROVE EYE & VISION CARE, LLC

Optometrist

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 100
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (301) 670-1212

MARK HAGIGI DDS

Dentist

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 208
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (301) 869-2600

DR. ALAN N GLAZIER O.D.

Optometrist

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 100
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (301) 670-1212

DR. SHARONE SHAMIR D.D.S.

Dentist

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE H
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (301) 869-2600

MS. LISA SUZANNE JANSSEN CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 302
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (240) 453-9182

DR ALAN N GLAZIER OPTOMETRIST PA

Optometrist

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 100
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (301) 670-1212

ABILITY PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, LLC

Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 102
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (240) 261-4229

SUDEEPA GUPTA MD

Internal Medicine

15200 SHADY GROVE RD, SUITE 305
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Montgomery County (301) 527-0570

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stuart Hough's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stuart Hough is 1568417871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Stuart Hough located?

Stuart Hough practices at 15200 Shady Grove Rd 302, Rockville, MD 20850. The listed phone number is (240) 453-9182.

What is Stuart Hough's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Is Stuart Hough enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stuart Hough is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Stuart Hough affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stuart Hough is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stuart Hough was last updated on August 6, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.