2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1447819321 MD
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JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD

Nephrology Physician in JOPLIN, Missouri. 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$171.03
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JOPLIN, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 33 claims across 15 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $171.03 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JOPLIN, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHNNY ESPINOZA, 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).

JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2019

NPI 1447819321

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in JOPLIN, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447819321. 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.

JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 932 E 34TH ST STE 1, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, with a listed phone of (417) 347-5818. NPI 1447819321 was issued on 06/13/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPINOZA 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

932 E 34TH ST STE 1
JOPLIN, MO 64804

Provider Details

NPI 1447819321
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHNNY ESPINOZA, 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.

FREEMAN-OAK HILL HEALTH SYSTEM
JOPLIN, MO

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 JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$171

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

33
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
1,503
Generic Drug Cost
$358

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.97

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD's 33 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD's specialty?
JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in JOPLIN, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD located?
JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD is located at 932 E 34TH ST STE 1, JOPLIN, MO, 64804. Phone: (417) 347-5818.
What is JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD's NPI number?
JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447819321, issued on 06/13/2019.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD accept Medicare?
JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 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 JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD's credentials?
JOHNNY ESPINOZA, MD's NPI is 1447819321 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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