2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1366409948 MD
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HEIDI JOIST, MD

Nephrology Physician in NAMPA, Idaho. 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 · 230 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$145.59
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEIDI JOIST, MD filed 2,550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in NAMPA, Idaho, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

HEIDI JOIST, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,550 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HEIDI JOIST, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 HEIDI JOIST, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1366409948

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,550 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Nephrology Physician share within Idaho

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — 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).

HEIDI JOIST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9850 W ST LUKES DR STE 190, NAMPA, ID, 83687, with a listed phone of (208) 846-8335. NPI 1366409948 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOIST 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 2,550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 230 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $463K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

9850 W ST LUKES DR STE 190
NAMPA, ID 83687

Provider Details

NPI 1366409948
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEIDI JOIST, MD 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.

ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC
BOISE, ID

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

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 HEIDI JOIST, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$146

Largest payer

Travere Therapeutics, 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 · Typical

HEIDI JOIST, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,550 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.

2,550
Total Claims
$463K
Total Drug Cost
230
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,245
Total Day Supply
125,248
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$368K
Generic Drug Cost
$95K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.77
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 66, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEIDI JOIST, 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
Carvedilol
227
Amlodipine Besylate
210
Hydralazine Hcl
173
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
131
Furosemide
124
Sevelamer Carbonate
119
Losartan Potassium
115
Calcitriol
111
Bumetanide
103
Metoprolol Tartrate
66

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How HEIDI JOIST, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

HEIDI JOIST, MD's 2,550 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI JOIST, MD's specialty?
HEIDI JOIST, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in NAMPA, Idaho. Credentials: MD.
How much does HEIDI JOIST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI JOIST, MD wrote 2,550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $463K in drug costs for 230 beneficiaries.
Where is HEIDI JOIST, MD located?
HEIDI JOIST, MD is located at 9850 W ST LUKES DR STE 190, NAMPA, ID, 83687. Phone: (208) 846-8335.
What is HEIDI JOIST, MD's NPI number?
HEIDI JOIST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366409948, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does HEIDI JOIST, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEIDI JOIST, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $368K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEIDI JOIST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI JOIST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Amlodipine Besylate, Hydralazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI JOIST, MD accept Medicare?
HEIDI JOIST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,550 Part D claims and 230 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEIDI JOIST, MD's credentials?
HEIDI JOIST, MD's NPI is 1366409948 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.
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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