Christopher Brent Pugh, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Christopher Brent Pugh, MD has practiced internal medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Fresh · 27dNPPES updated 2026-04-08 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better42%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-40.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
417
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
351
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,797
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.01M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Brent Pugh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 7, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
29 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Primary hospital affiliation: Childrens
CMS Certification Number: 503301
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Christopher Brent Pugh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Brent Pugh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stuart required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Brent Pugh
NPI records show Dr. Pugh as active with telehealth listed in Stuart, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (772) 223-4978.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Brent Pugh
Practice Location
3801 S Kanner Hwy Ste 300, Stuart, FL 34994-4801
Mailing Address
3801 S Kanner Hwy Ste 300, Stuart, FL 34994-4801
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