2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1275755290 M.D.
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JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in LAFAYETTE, Colorado. 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
389
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Industry payments
$1.6K
77 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. filed 389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in LAFAYETTE, Colorado.

389
Part D claims, 2023
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.

JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

389 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2007

NPI 1275755290

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

389 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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 CASSARA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD, LAFAYETTE, CO, 80026, with a listed phone of (303) 604-5000. NPI 1275755290 was issued on 05/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASSARA 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 389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

1000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

Provider Details

NPI 1275755290
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/02/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. 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.

BOULDER VALLEY GASTROENTEROLOGY INC.
LAFAYETTE, CO

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 JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., 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.

389
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
555
Total Day Supply
12,104
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH CASSARA, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
152
Omeprazole
19
Famotidine
12
Gavilyte-C
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s 389 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in LAFAYETTE, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. wrote 389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. located?
JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. is located at 1000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD, LAFAYETTE, CO, 80026. Phone: (303) 604-5000.
What is JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275755290, issued on 05/02/2007.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 389 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH CASSARA, M.D.'s NPI is 1275755290 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.

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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