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JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in GRAND RAPIDS, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 328 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C filed 1,930 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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

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

1,930 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 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 JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2005

NPI 1962497990

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,930 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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 HEAGLE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 426 MICHIGAN ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503, with a listed phone of (616) 267-7888. NPI 1962497990 was issued on 09/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEAGLE 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 1,930 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 328 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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

426 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Provider Details

NPI 1962497990
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOEL HEAGLE, 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.

SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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 — 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 HEAGLE, PA-C. To verify JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C'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 · Typical

JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,930 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.

1,930
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
328
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,397
Total Day Supply
126,691
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$134K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Opioid Claims
63 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 94, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOEL HEAGLE, 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
142
Levothyroxine Sodium
83
Amlodipine Besylate
66
Losartan Potassium
66
Omeprazole
64
Rosuvastatin Calcium
56
Lisinopril
52
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
45
Metoprolol Succinate
44
Tamsulosin Hcl
35

* 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 JOEL HEAGLE, 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

JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's 1,930 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's specialty?
JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C wrote 1,930 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 328 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C located?
JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C is located at 426 MICHIGAN ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503. Phone: (616) 267-7888.
What is JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's NPI number?
JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962497990, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $134K in brand drug costs.
Does JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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 JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,930 Part D claims and 328 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's credentials?
JOEL HEAGLE, PA-C's NPI is 1962497990 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).

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