2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1881013647 D.O.
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JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.

Pain Medicine Physician in EVANSVILLE, Indiana. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
60.9926/100
▼ 22 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$555.81
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 60.9926/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,080 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

60.9926/100
MIPS score · -22 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
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 FOLZ, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

61 6th percentile higher than 6% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2014

NPI 1881013647

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

951 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,080 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,078

MIPS final score

60.9926/100 22.10739999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Pain Medicine Physician share within Indiana

1. Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine Physician share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
60.9926/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine Physician) — 60.9926/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%61%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine Physician) — 60.9926/100 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 FOLZ, D.O. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in EVANSVILLE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1881013647. 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 FOLZ, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 700 KIMBER LANE, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47715, with a listed phone of (812) 476-7111. NPI 1881013647 was issued on 04/09/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOLZ 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 4,080 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,384 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $236K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 76.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 60.9926/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 62.4285, Cost 17.592), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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

700 KIMBER LANE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47715

Provider Details

NPI 1881013647
Specialty Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

60.9926
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
62.4285
Quality
17.592
Cost
81
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. 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.

COMMONWEALTH PAIN ASSOCIATES PLLC
JASPER, IN

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 FOLZ, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$556

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 FOLZ, D.O. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 4,080 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.

4,080
Total Claims
$236K
Total Drug Cost
1,384
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,205
Total Day Supply
112,287
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$108K
Generic Drug Cost
$128K
Opioid Claims
3,115 (76.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 610, 65-74: 511, 75-84: 223, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,405
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
985
Gabapentin
390
Pregabalin
153
Tramadol Hcl
142
Oxycodone Hcl
127
Tizanidine Hcl
89
Hydromorphone Hcl
76
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
70
Fentanyl
70

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

Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s 4,080 claims are above the specialty average of 2,078.

Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s specialty?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in EVANSVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. wrote 4,080 Medicare Part D claims totaling $236K in drug costs for 1,384 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 60.9926/100 (Quality: 62.4285, Cost: 17.592). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. located?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. is located at 700 KIMBER LANE, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47715. Phone: (812) 476-7111.
What is JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881013647, issued on 04/09/2014.
Does JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. had 3,115 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 76.3%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,080 Part D claims and 1,384 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s credentials?
JOSEPH FOLZ, D.O.'s NPI is 1881013647 with credentials D.O.. 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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