2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1427083609 MD
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JOEL TUPPER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$720.1
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOEL TUPPER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 1K beneficiaries . Industry payments of $720.1 across 27 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOEL TUPPER, MD filed 3,087 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOEL TUPPER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOEL TUPPER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1427083609

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,087 853% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Oklahoma

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Oklahoma

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery 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 TUPPER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1427083609. 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 TUPPER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12301 N WESTERN AVE STE 101, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, with a listed phone of (405) 757-8338. NPI 1427083609 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TUPPER 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 3,087 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,002 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.3%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

12301 N WESTERN AVE STE 101
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73114

Provider Details

NPI 1427083609
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOEL TUPPER, 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.

ALVA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
ALVA, OK
PRAIRIE GARDENS MEDICAL LLC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
STILLWATER, OK
US WOUND LLC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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

Total received

$720

Largest payer

OMNIlife science, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,087
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
1,002
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,371
Total Day Supply
68,471
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Opioid Claims
903 (29.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 484, 75-84: 307, 85+: 113

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
445
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
423
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
298
Oxycodone Hcl
203
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
112
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
104
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
95
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
73
Ibuprofen
50
Testosterone Cypionate
38

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How JOEL TUPPER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL TUPPER, MD's 3,087 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Oklahoma

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL TUPPER, MD's specialty?
JOEL TUPPER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOEL TUPPER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL TUPPER, MD wrote 3,087 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 1,002 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL TUPPER, MD located?
JOEL TUPPER, MD is located at 12301 N WESTERN AVE STE 101, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114. Phone: (405) 757-8338.
What is JOEL TUPPER, MD's NPI number?
JOEL TUPPER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427083609, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does JOEL TUPPER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOEL TUPPER, MD had 903 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.3%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL TUPPER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL TUPPER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL TUPPER, MD accept Medicare?
JOEL TUPPER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,087 Part D claims and 1,002 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL TUPPER, MD's credentials?
JOEL TUPPER, MD's NPI is 1427083609 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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