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JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA

Physician Assistant in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
949
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 949 claims across 98 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA filed 949 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2007

NPI 1639290414

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

949 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physician Assistant share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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.

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JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1639290414. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1800 N CAPITOL AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202, with a listed phone of (317) 962-2894. NPI 1639290414 was issued on 04/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMSTRONG 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 949 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1800 N CAPITOL AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

Provider Details

NPI 1639290414
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/02/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOANNA ARMSTRONG, 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.

DIRECTED REHABILITATION SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 949 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.

949
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
952
Total Day Supply
23,036
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
46 (4.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
72
Gabapentin
51
Donepezil Hcl
45
Simvastatin
39
Lisinopril
35
Sertraline Hcl
30
Atorvastatin Calcium
28
Omeprazole
27
Quetiapine Fumarate
26
Diclofenac Sodium
23

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's 949 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's specialty?
JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: PA.
How much does JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA wrote 949 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA located?
JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA is located at 1800 N CAPITOL AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202. Phone: (317) 962-2894.
What is JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's NPI number?
JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639290414, issued on 04/02/2007.
Does JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
Does JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA accept Medicare?
JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 949 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's credentials?
JOANNA ARMSTRONG, PA's NPI is 1639290414 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.

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

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