2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1528178522 MD
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JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD

Acupuncturist in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania. 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 · 208 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 208 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD filed 2,709 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EPHRATA, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1528178522

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,709 240% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Acupuncturist share within Pennsylvania

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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 DEGENHARD, MD is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1528178522. 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 DEGENHARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 808 PLEASANTVIEW DR, EPHRATA, PA, 17522, with a listed phone of (717) 733-9090. NPI 1528178522 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEGENHARD 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 2,709 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $232K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

808 PLEASANTVIEW DR
EPHRATA, PA 17522

Provider Details

NPI 1528178522
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH DEGENHARD, 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.

WELLSPAN MEDICAL GROUP
EPHRATA, PA

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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD. To verify JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

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

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,709 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.

2,709
Total Claims
$232K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,477
Total Day Supply
191,826
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$180K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
78 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
174
Atorvastatin Calcium
122
Metoprolol Succinate
112
Rosuvastatin Calcium
108
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Simvastatin
93
Omeprazole
74
Losartan Potassium
65
Furosemide
56
Amlodipine Besylate
51

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's 2,709 claims are above the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD wrote 2,709 Medicare Part D claims totaling $232K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD located?
JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD is located at 808 PLEASANTVIEW DR, EPHRATA, PA, 17522. Phone: (717) 733-9090.
What is JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528178522, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD had 78 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,709 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH DEGENHARD, MD's NPI is 1528178522 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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