2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1821263765 M.D.
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JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Physician in FORT SMITH, Arkansas. 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
133
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$87.85
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT SMITH, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 133 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $87.85 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. filed 133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. 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).

JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2008

NPI 1821263765

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

133 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within Arkansas

1. Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery 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 KELAMIS, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in FORT SMITH, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1821263765. 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 KELAMIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2717 S 74TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR, 72903, with a listed phone of (479) 573-3799. NPI 1821263765 was issued on 04/22/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KELAMIS 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 133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.6%. 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.

Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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

2717 S 74TH ST
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

Provider Details

NPI 1821263765
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/22/2008

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 KELAMIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$88

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 133 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.

133
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
135
Total Day Supply
1,221
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$92
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
34 (25.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
24
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
23
Ketorolac Tromethamine
11

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

Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s 133 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. wrote 133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. located?
JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. is located at 2717 S 74TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR, 72903. Phone: (479) 573-3799.
What is JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821263765, issued on 04/22/2008.
Does JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $92 in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.6%.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 133 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH KELAMIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1821263765 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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