2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1235511411 M.D.
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Joanna Pluta, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Bellingham, Washington. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 578 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Joanna Pluta, M.D. filed 5,669 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Bellingham, Washington, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,669 Top 5% higher than 95% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Joanna Pluta, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2015

NPI 1235511411

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,669 12× vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Washington

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

Joanna Pluta, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 4545 CORDATA PKWY STE 2A, Bellingham, WA, 98226, with a listed phone of (360) 752-5220. NPI 1235511411 was issued on 06/24/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Pluta 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 5,669 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 578 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $493K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

4545 CORDATA PKWY STE 2A
Bellingham, WA 98226

Provider Details

NPI 1235511411
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/24/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Joanna Pluta, M.D. 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.

Peacehealth
Bellingham, WA

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Joanna Pluta, M.D.. To verify Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Joanna Pluta, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 5,669 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.

5,669
Total Claims
$493K
Total Drug Cost
578
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,639
Total Day Supply
398,251
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$377K
Generic Drug Cost
$115K
Opioid Claims
157 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
106

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 223, 75-84: 243, 85+: 73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Joanna Pluta, M.D. 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
454
Levothyroxine Sodium
322
Lisinopril
282
Amlodipine Besylate
215
Hydrochlorothiazide
187
Losartan Potassium
179
Omeprazole
177
Simvastatin
161
Metoprolol Succinate
150
Rosuvastatin Calcium
119

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Joanna Pluta, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s 5,669 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Washington

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s specialty?
Joanna Pluta, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Bellingham, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joanna Pluta, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joanna Pluta, M.D. wrote 5,669 Medicare Part D claims totaling $493K in drug costs for 578 beneficiaries.
Where is Joanna Pluta, M.D. located?
Joanna Pluta, M.D. is located at 4545 CORDATA PKWY STE 2A, Bellingham, WA, 98226. Phone: (360) 752-5220.
What is Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s NPI number?
Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235511411, issued on 06/24/2015.
Does Joanna Pluta, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $377K in brand drug costs.
Does Joanna Pluta, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Joanna Pluta, M.D. had 157 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joanna Pluta, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joanna Pluta, M.D. accept Medicare?
Joanna Pluta, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,669 Part D claims and 578 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s credentials?
Joanna Pluta, M.D.'s NPI is 1235511411 with credentials M.D.. 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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