2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1487749552 MD
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JOEL NATHAN, MD

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
104
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$47.74
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOEL NATHAN, MD filed 104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NEW YORK, New York, prescribing 85% generic.

104
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$47.74
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 NATHAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

104 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOEL NATHAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOEL NATHAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1487749552

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

553 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

104 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,403

Specialty distribution in New York

How Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

1. Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 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 NATHAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 515 MADISON AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10022, with a listed phone of (212) 410-6832. NPI 1487749552 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NATHAN 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 104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 553 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,403 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

515 MADISON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10022

Provider Details

NPI 1487749552
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

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 NATHAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

Braeburn Inc.

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOEL NATHAN, MD. To verify JOEL NATHAN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOEL NATHAN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 104 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.

104
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
2,864
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOEL NATHAN, MD 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
33
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
15
Buprenorphine Hcl
13
Lorazepam
11
Naltrexone Hcl
11

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

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOEL NATHAN, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

553
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,403
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL NATHAN, MD's 104 claims are below the specialty average of 1,403.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NATHAN.

Compare Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL NATHAN, MD's specialty?
JOEL NATHAN, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOEL NATHAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL NATHAN, MD wrote 104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL NATHAN, MD located?
JOEL NATHAN, MD is located at 515 MADISON AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10022. Phone: (212) 410-6832.
What is JOEL NATHAN, MD's NPI number?
JOEL NATHAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487749552, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does JOEL NATHAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL NATHAN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 553 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,403 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL NATHAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL NATHAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Buprenorphine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL NATHAN, MD accept Medicare?
JOEL NATHAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 104 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL NATHAN, MD's credentials?
JOEL NATHAN, MD's NPI is 1487749552 with credentials MD. 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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