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JOEL WITTLES, M.D.

Specialist in TIPTON, Indiana. 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
371
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOEL WITTLES, M.D. filed 371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in TIPTON, Indiana, prescribing 73% generic.

371
Part D claims, 2023
73%
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 WITTLES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

371 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOEL WITTLES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/30/2006

NPI 1285727693

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

371 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Specialist share within Indiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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 WITTLES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 406 FAIRGROUNDS RD, TIPTON, IN, 46072, with a listed phone of (317) 274-2740. NPI 1285727693 was issued on 09/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WITTLES 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 371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

406 FAIRGROUNDS RD
TIPTON, IN 46072

Provider Details

NPI 1285727693
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/30/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOEL WITTLES, M.D. — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 371 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.

371
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
730
Total Day Supply
20,942
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$36K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 32, 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 WITTLES, M.D. 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
Mirtazapine
51
Linzess
Linaclotide
45
Omeprazole
34
Colestipol Hcl
28
Pantoprazole Sodium
24
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
16
Metoclopramide Hcl
14
Mesalamine
12

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

Specialist Overview

How JOEL WITTLES, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s 371 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s specialty?
JOEL WITTLES, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in TIPTON, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOEL WITTLES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL WITTLES, M.D. wrote 371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL WITTLES, M.D. located?
JOEL WITTLES, M.D. is located at 406 FAIRGROUNDS RD, TIPTON, IN, 46072. Phone: (317) 274-2740.
What is JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285727693, issued on 09/30/2006.
Does JOEL WITTLES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL WITTLES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mirtazapine, Linzess, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL WITTLES, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOEL WITTLES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 371 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s credentials?
JOEL WITTLES, M.D.'s NPI is 1285727693 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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