2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1477878932 MD
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JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician avg: 959
MIPS score
95.311/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 159 claims across 49 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.311/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.311 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2010

NPI 1477878932

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

Rare

321 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 959

MIPS final score

95.311/100 12.211000000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Ohio

1. Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.311/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — 95.311/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — 95.311/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 ASTERIOU, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1477878932. 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 ASTERIOU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 410 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43210, with a listed phone of (614) 293-7499. NPI 1477878932 was issued on 03/28/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASTERIOU 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.311/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5856), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 321 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 959 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

410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

Provider Details

NPI 1477878932
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.311
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5856
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH ASTERIOU, 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.

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC
COLUMBUS, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD. To verify JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

159
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
205
Total Day Supply
4,927
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.27
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 19, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

321
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
959
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 959.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.311/100 (Quality: 76.5856). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD located?
JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD is located at 410 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43210. Phone: (614) 293-7499.
What is JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477878932, issued on 03/28/2010.
How many Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 321 Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider writes 959 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH ASTERIOU, MD's NPI is 1477878932 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.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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