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Active
2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1821060427 DO
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Anesthesiology Physician in Portage, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$727.35
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joel Bez, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,134 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Joel Bez, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joel Bez, DO sits
This provider among anesthesiology physician peers
Across the 1,666 anesthesiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joel Bez, DO writes more Part D claims than 64% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one anesthesiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joel Bez, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joel Bez, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Joel Bez, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,134 32% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joel Bez, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Joel Bez, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 3770 GLENKERRY COURT, Portage, MI, 49024, with a listed phone of (269) 329-2887. NPI 1821060427 was issued on 02/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,134 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821060427 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/07/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.5432
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Joel Bez, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$727
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joel Bez, DO. To verify Joel Bez, DO's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Joel Bez, DO - brand share 5.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,134 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.
1,134
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,274
- Total Day Supply
- 35,530
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $50K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
- Opioid Claims
- 340 (30.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 63, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joel Bez, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
154 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
148 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
116 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
113 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
91 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 52
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
52 claims
- Ibuprofen 52
Ibuprofen
52 claims
- Meloxicam 48
Meloxicam
48 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 154 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 148 |
| Pregabalin | 116 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 113 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 91 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 52 |
| Ibuprofen | 52 |
| Meloxicam | 48 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 46 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Joel Bez, DO fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Bez, DO's 1,134 claims are above the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bez.
Dr. Josianne Abboud
MD
Detroit, MI
Dr. Samir Abdo
MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Tammam Abdul-Aziz
MD
Saginaw, MI
Dr. Fawaz Abdulkarim
DO
Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Scott Abela
DO
Kalamazoo, MI
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Bez, DO's specialty? ▼
Joel Bez, DO specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Portage, Michigan. Credentials: DO.
How much does Joel Bez, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Bez, DO wrote 1,134 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
What is Joel Bez, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joel Bez, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 87.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joel Bez, DO located? ▼
Joel Bez, DO is located at 3770 GLENKERRY COURT, Portage, MI, 49024. Phone: (269) 329-2887.
What is Joel Bez, DO's NPI number? ▼
Joel Bez, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821060427, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does Joel Bez, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joel Bez, DO's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
Does Joel Bez, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joel Bez, DO had 340 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.0%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Bez, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Bez, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Bez, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Bez, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,134 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Bez, DO's credentials? ▼
Joel Bez, DO's NPI is 1821060427 with credentials DO. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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