2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1245286681 MD
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CARMEL JOSEPH, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 569 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
27.5466/100
▼ 56 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.0K
122 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 27.5466/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,067 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

27.5466/100
MIPS score · -56 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
38%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

28 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CARMEL JOSEPH, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1245286681

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,067 187% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

27.5466/100 55.553399999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
27.5466/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 27.5466/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%27.5%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 27.5466/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3630 J DEWEY GRAY CIR, AUGUSTA, GA, 30909, with a listed phone of (706) 396-2025. NPI 1245286681 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOSEPH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,067 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 569 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.6 million in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 27.5466/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 91.822), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3630 J DEWEY GRAY CIR
AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Provider Details

NPI 1245286681
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

27.5466
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
91.822
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CARMEL JOSEPH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.0K

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 3,067 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,067
Total Claims
$4.6M
Total Drug Cost
569
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,075
Total Day Supply
112,444
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$241K
Antibiotic Claims
187

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 276, 75-84: 193, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CARMEL JOSEPH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
557
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
389
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
205
Montelukast Sodium
187
Prednisone
184
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
126
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
93
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
76
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
71
Opsumit
Macitentan
65

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How CARMEL JOSEPH, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's 3,067 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JOSEPH.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's specialty?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does CARMEL JOSEPH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARMEL JOSEPH, MD wrote 3,067 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.6M in drug costs for 569 beneficiaries.
What is CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's Medicare quality score?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 27.5466/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 91.822). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARMEL JOSEPH, MD located?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD is located at 3630 J DEWEY GRAY CIR, AUGUSTA, GA, 30909. Phone: (706) 396-2025.
What is CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's NPI number?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245286681, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does CARMEL JOSEPH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARMEL JOSEPH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Breztri Aerosphere. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARMEL JOSEPH, MD accept Medicare?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,067 Part D claims and 569 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's credentials?
CARMEL JOSEPH, MD's NPI is 1245286681 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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