2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1245426279 MD
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JOSEPH ARENA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in POMPANO BEACH, Florida. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 459 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$55.46
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH ARENA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in POMPANO BEACH, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 459 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $55.46 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH ARENA, MD filed 8,690 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across POMPANO BEACH, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH ARENA, 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).

JOSEPH ARENA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/24/2007

NPI 1245426279

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,690 220% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSEPH ARENA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in POMPANO BEACH, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245426279. 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.

JOSEPH ARENA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 W SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33064, with a listed phone of (954) 715-3334. NPI 1245426279 was issued on 09/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARENA 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 8,690 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 459 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $752K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1 W SAMPLE RD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064

Provider Details

NPI 1245426279
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/24/2007

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 JOSEPH ARENA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$55

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH ARENA, MD. To verify JOSEPH ARENA, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH ARENA, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 8,690 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.

8,690
Total Claims
$752K
Total Drug Cost
459
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,413
Total Day Supply
329,038
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$538K
Generic Drug Cost
$208K
Opioid Claims
416 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
157

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 121, 85+: 142

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
405
Amlodipine Besylate
350
Lisinopril
267
Eliquis
Apixaban
234
Levothyroxine Sodium
233
Gabapentin
209
Quetiapine Fumarate
201
Alprazolam
187
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
186
Metoprolol Tartrate
182

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSEPH ARENA, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH ARENA, MD's 8,690 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ARENA, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH ARENA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in POMPANO BEACH, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH ARENA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ARENA, MD wrote 8,690 Medicare Part D claims totaling $752K in drug costs for 459 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH ARENA, MD located?
JOSEPH ARENA, MD is located at 1 W SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33064. Phone: (954) 715-3334.
What is JOSEPH ARENA, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH ARENA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245426279, issued on 09/24/2007.
Does JOSEPH ARENA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ARENA, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $538K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH ARENA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH ARENA, MD had 416 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH ARENA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ARENA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ARENA, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ARENA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,690 Part D claims and 459 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ARENA, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH ARENA, MD's NPI is 1245426279 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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