2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1396743001 M.D.
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JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in BOAZ, Alabama. 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
91
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOAZ, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 91 claims across 60 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. filed 91 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOAZ, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH KENDRA, 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 KENDRA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1396743001

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

91 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic 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 KENDRA, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in BOAZ, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396743001. 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 KENDRA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2525 US HIGHWAY 431 STE 40, BOAZ, AL, 35957, with a listed phone of (256) 840-4846. NPI 1396743001 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KENDRA 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 91 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $752 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 67.0%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

2525 US HIGHWAY 431 STE 40
BOAZ, AL 35957

Provider Details

NPI 1396743001
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

91
Total Claims
$752
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
93
Total Day Supply
860
Generic Drug Cost
$739
Opioid Claims
61 (67.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
60

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s 91 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in BOAZ, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. wrote 91 Medicare Part D claims totaling $752 in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. located?
JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. is located at 2525 US HIGHWAY 431 STE 40, BOAZ, AL, 35957. Phone: (256) 840-4846.
What is JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396743001, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 67.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 91 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH KENDRA, M.D.'s NPI is 1396743001 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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