2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1942681838 MD
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JOSEPH DUONG, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in TACOMA, Washington. 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
474
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$452.33
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH DUONG, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TACOMA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 474 claims across 62 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $452.33 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH DUONG, MD filed 474 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TACOMA, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH DUONG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH DUONG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2015

NPI 1942681838

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

474 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Washington

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) 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 DUONG, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in TACOMA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942681838. 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 DUONG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1608 S J ST FL 5, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 274-7505. NPI 1942681838 was issued on 06/16/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUONG 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 474 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 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

1608 S J ST FL 5
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1942681838
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH DUONG, 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.

VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
SEATTLE, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500005
FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
TACOMA, WA

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

Total received

$452

Largest payer

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH DUONG, MD. To verify JOSEPH DUONG, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH DUONG, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 474 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.

474
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
518
Total Day Supply
14,266
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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
Gabapentin
60
Radicava Ors
Edaravone
48
Prednisone
44
Riluzole
41
Relyvrio
Sod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol
35
Mycophenolate Mofetil
33
Pyridostigmine Bromide
33
Duloxetine Hcl
30
Atropine Sulfate
21
Pregabalin
15

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

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How JOSEPH DUONG, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH DUONG, MD's 474 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH DUONG, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH DUONG, MD specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH DUONG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH DUONG, MD wrote 474 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH DUONG, MD located?
JOSEPH DUONG, MD is located at 1608 S J ST FL 5, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 274-7505.
What is JOSEPH DUONG, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH DUONG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942681838, issued on 06/16/2015.
Does JOSEPH DUONG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH DUONG, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH DUONG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH DUONG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Radicava Ors, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH DUONG, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH DUONG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 474 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH DUONG, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH DUONG, MD's NPI is 1942681838 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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