2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1790745495 MD
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JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. 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 · 83 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$670.01
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD filed 1,163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, prescribing 90% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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 ONAFOWOKAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,163 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 ONAFOWOKAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2006

NPI 1790745495

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Niche

658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,163 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,019

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) 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 ONAFOWOKAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3626 LATROBE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28211, with a listed phone of (704) 366-7182. NPI 1790745495 was issued on 03/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ONAFOWOKAN 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 1,163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $127K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.7%. 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 (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 658 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,019 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

3626 LATROBE DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Provider Details

NPI 1790745495
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD 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.

HOPE MILLS URGENT CARE AND MEDICAL CLINIC, PLLC
HOPE MILLS, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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

Total received

$670

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,163 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.

1,163
Total Claims
$127K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,921
Total Day Supply
54,547
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$88K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
113 (9.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
70
Pantoprazole Sodium
51
Atorvastatin Calcium
50
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
47
Gabapentin
36
Alprazolam
32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
22
Tizanidine Hcl
20
Torsemide
18

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

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

658
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,019
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's 1,163 claims are above the specialty average of 1,019.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ONAFOWOKAN.

Compare Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's specialty?
JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD wrote 1,163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $127K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD located?
JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD is located at 3626 LATROBE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28211. Phone: (704) 366-7182.
What is JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's NPI number?
JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790745495, issued on 03/25/2006.
Does JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $88K in brand drug costs.
Does JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.7%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 658 Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD accept Medicare?
JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,163 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's credentials?
JOEL ONAFOWOKAN, MD's NPI is 1790745495 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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