NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871944777 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 216,959 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
380
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Joseph Linton, FNP-C filed 380 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, Arizona.
- 380
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Joseph Linton, FNP-C
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1871944777), first enumerated 06/22/2016.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 380 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1871944777 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1871944777
- ENUM-MID 2016
- TAX-MEGA 217K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 380
- BOOK-MID 5,394 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM Mikikia Woodard · 2016
Joseph Linton, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
380 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Joseph Linton, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
380 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1871944777 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2016 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
380
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 421.633
- Total Day Supply
- 10,294
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 23 (6.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.19
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 42, 75-84: 47, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Linton, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
21 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
20 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
17 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
16 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
16 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
12 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
12 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 |
| Furosemide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Joseph Linton, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
216,959
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,302
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Linton, FNP-C's 380 claims are below the specialty average of 1,302.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Linton, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2016)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Linton.
One of 5,394 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Sharla Abalos
NP
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Kristian Abarca
DNP, FNP
Willcox, AZ
Rosa Abarca
FNP-BC, FNP-C
Yuma, AZ
Dorothy Abbey
Phoenix, AZ
Brady Abbott
Taylor, AZ
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Linton, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Joseph Linton, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Joseph Linton, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Joseph Linton, FNP-C wrote 380 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Linton, FNP-C located? ▼
Joseph Linton, FNP-C is located at 810 S SARNOFF DR, Tucson, AZ, 85710. Phone: (520) 461-2133.
What is Joseph Linton, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Linton, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871944777, issued on 06/22/2016.
Does Joseph Linton, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Linton, FNP-C had 23 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 216,959 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,302 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Linton, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Linton, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Linton, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Linton, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 380 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Linton, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Joseph Linton, FNP-C's NPI is 1871944777 with credentials FNP-C. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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