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Joan Rishel, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in West Hartford, Connecticut. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,527 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
606
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$172.24
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Joan Rishel, PA-C filed 606 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in West Hartford, Connecticut, prescribing 73% generic.

606
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing
$172.24
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Joan Rishel, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

606 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 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 Joan Rishel, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1194823575

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

606 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker - 8.4%Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 7.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.7%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist - 3.9%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.4%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.2%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Medical Physician Assistant - 1.1%Medical Physician Assistant1.1%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Joan Rishel, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 342 N MAIN ST STE 350, West Hartford, CT, 06117, with a listed phone of (860) 296-4022. NPI 1194823575 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Rishel 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 606 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $159K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 73% 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

342 N MAIN ST STE 350
West Hartford, CT 06117

Provider Details

NPI 1194823575
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Joan Rishel, PA-C 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.

The Hospital OF Central Connecticut AT New Britain General And Bradley
New Britain, CT

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 Joan Rishel, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$172

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Above average

Joan Rishel, PA-C - brand share 25.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average

25% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 606 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.

606
Total Claims
$159K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,230
Total Day Supply
36,335
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$130K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Joan Rishel, PA-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
36
Trazodone Hcl
30
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
27
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
25
Losartan Potassium
23
Rosuvastatin Calcium
22
Montelukast Sodium
18
Amlodipine Besylate
15
Meloxicam
15
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
15

* 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 Joan Rishel, PA-C 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

Joan Rishel, PA-C's 606 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joan Rishel, PA-C's specialty?
Joan Rishel, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in West Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Joan Rishel, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joan Rishel, PA-C wrote 606 Medicare Part D claims totaling $159K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
Where is Joan Rishel, PA-C located?
Joan Rishel, PA-C is located at 342 N MAIN ST STE 350, West Hartford, CT, 06117. Phone: (860) 296-4022.
What is Joan Rishel, PA-C's NPI number?
Joan Rishel, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194823575, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does Joan Rishel, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joan Rishel, PA-C's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $130K 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 Joan Rishel, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joan Rishel, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Trazodone Hcl, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joan Rishel, PA-C accept Medicare?
Joan Rishel, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 606 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joan Rishel, PA-C's credentials?
Joan Rishel, PA-C's NPI is 1194823575 with credentials PA-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.