NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1023579166 MD
Verify on CMS → Joseph Askew, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 66,293 in Emergency Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
180
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 355
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Joseph Askew, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 180 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 180
- Part D claims, 2024
- 87%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Joseph Askew, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1023579166), first enumerated 03/30/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 180 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1023579166 · Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1023579166
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-MEGA 66K Emergency Medicine
- MIPS-ELITE 100/100
- RX-LIGHT 180
- BOOK-THIN 476 in Arkansas
- PHOTO-FINISH Kyle Bonar · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Askew · this pro…
Askew · this provider
100 MIPS pts
- Neil Canby · hig…
Neil Canby
100 MIPS pts
- Kyle Bonar · near
Kyle Bonar
100 MIPS pts
- Joel Butler · near
Joel Butler
100 MIPS pts
- David Cadogan · …
David Cadogan
100 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Joseph Askew, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joseph Askew, MD sits
This provider among emergency medicine physician peers
Across the 14,017 emergency medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joseph Askew, MD writes more Part D claims than 58% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one emergency medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joseph Askew, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Askew, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Joseph Askew, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
180 49% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joseph Askew, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023579166 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/30/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Askew, 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.
Arkansas Heart Hospital LLC
Bryant, AR
Greenbrier Emergency Services, Inc.
North Little Rock, AR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joseph Askew, MD - brand share 13.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 180 2024 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 2024.
180
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 180
- Total Day Supply
- 2,220
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (6.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 63
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 43, 75-84: 48, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Askew, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
17 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
17 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
16 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
12 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 17 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 |
| Prednisone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Joseph Askew, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
66,293
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
355
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Askew, MD's 180 claims are below the specialty average of 355.
Nationwide Emergency Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Askew, both outside Arkansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (100 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Askew.
One of 476 Emergency Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Arkansas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Nana-Aishatu Adamu
M.D.
Pine Bluff, AR
Dr. Beau Admire
MD
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed
MD
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Mohanned Ahmed
M.D.
Pine Bluff, AR
Dr. Charles Akin
M.D.
Bentonville, AR
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Askew, MD's specialty? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Askew, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Joseph Askew, MD wrote 180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
What is Joseph Askew, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joseph Askew, MD located? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD is located at 1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD, Little Rock, AR, 72211. Phone: (501) 219-7000.
What is Joseph Askew, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023579166, issued on 03/30/2019.
Does Joseph Askew, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Askew, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Askew, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 66,293 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 355 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Askew, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Askew, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Ondansetron Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Askew, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 180 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Askew, MD's credentials? ▼
Joseph Askew, MD's NPI is 1023579166 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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