2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1821060427 DO
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JOEL BEZ, DO

Anesthesiology Physician in PORTAGE, Michigan. 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
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 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$727.35
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

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

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

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)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1821060427

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,134 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOEL BEZ, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in PORTAGE, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1821060427. 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.

JOEL BEZ, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEZ 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 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%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.5432), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 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

3770 GLENKERRY COURT
PORTAGE, MI 49024

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

56,398
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.

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

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: 87.5432). 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 56,398 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

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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