2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1922239011 PA
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DOROTHY JOYCE, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in WEYMOUTH, Massachusetts. 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
476
Medicare Part D claims · 401 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DOROTHY JOYCE, PA filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in WEYMOUTH, Massachusetts, prescribing 95% generic.

476
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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.

DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

476 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DOROTHY JOYCE, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/06/2009

NPI 1922239011

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

476 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DOROTHY JOYCE, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 330 WASHINGTON ST, WEYMOUTH, MA, 02188, with a listed phone of (781) 626-5160. NPI 1922239011 was issued on 08/06/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOYCE 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 476 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 401 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

330 WASHINGTON ST
WEYMOUTH, MA 02188

Provider Details

NPI 1922239011
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/06/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DOROTHY JOYCE, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SOUTH SHORE HEALTH EXPRESS INC
PEMBROKE, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DOROTHY JOYCE, PA. To verify DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DOROTHY JOYCE, PA — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 476 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.

476
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
401
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
479
Total Day Supply
4,008
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
292

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 131, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DOROTHY JOYCE, PA 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
113
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
67
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
48
Methylprednisolone
46
Prednisone
16
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
14
Cephalexin
14
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
14
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
14
Amoxicillin
11

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How DOROTHY JOYCE, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's 476 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's specialty?
DOROTHY JOYCE, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in WEYMOUTH, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does DOROTHY JOYCE, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOROTHY JOYCE, PA wrote 476 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 401 beneficiaries.
Where is DOROTHY JOYCE, PA located?
DOROTHY JOYCE, PA is located at 330 WASHINGTON ST, WEYMOUTH, MA, 02188. Phone: (781) 626-5160.
What is DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's NPI number?
DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922239011, issued on 08/06/2009.
Does DOROTHY JOYCE, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DOROTHY JOYCE, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOROTHY JOYCE, PA accept Medicare?
DOROTHY JOYCE, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 476 Part D claims and 401 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's credentials?
DOROTHY JOYCE, PA's NPI is 1922239011 with credentials PA. 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.
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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