2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1952378804 MD
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JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in GILBERT, Arizona. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 369 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$480.92
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD filed 3,236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in GILBERT, Arizona, prescribing 92% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$480.92
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 CURLETTA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,236 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH CURLETTA, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1952378804

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,236 276% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology 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 CURLETTA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3645 S ROME ST STE 216, GILBERT, AZ, 85297, with a listed phone of (623) 516-8252. NPI 1952378804 was issued on 02/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CURLETTA 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 3,236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 369 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $264K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.3%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

3645 S ROME ST STE 216
GILBERT, AZ 85297

Provider Details

NPI 1952378804
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

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 CURLETTA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$481

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,236 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.

3,236
Total Claims
$264K
Total Drug Cost
369
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,657
Total Day Supply
102,624
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$144K
Generic Drug Cost
$120K
Opioid Claims
1,790 (55.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 110, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD 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
Oxycodone Hcl
482
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
295
Gabapentin
248
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
243
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
175
Tizanidine Hcl
153
Baclofen
149
Duloxetine Hcl
146
Tramadol Hcl
135
Pregabalin
119

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's 3,236 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in GILBERT, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD wrote 3,236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $264K in drug costs for 369 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD located?
JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD is located at 3645 S ROME ST STE 216, GILBERT, AZ, 85297. Phone: (623) 516-8252.
What is JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952378804, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $144K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD had 1,790 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.3%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,236 Part D claims and 369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH CURLETTA, MD's NPI is 1952378804 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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