2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1285292482
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JOSEPH SAFFOLD

Family Medicine Physician in WICHITA, Kansas. 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
329
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH SAFFOLD filed 329 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in WICHITA, Kansas.

329
Part D claims, 2023
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 SAFFOLD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

329 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH SAFFOLD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 SAFFOLD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2019

NPI 1285292482

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

329 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Kansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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 SAFFOLD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider at 1010 N KANSAS ST, WICHITA, KS, 67214, with a listed phone of (316) 962-3070. NPI 1285292482 was issued on 06/03/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAFFOLD 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 329 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.2%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1010 N KANSAS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214

Provider Details

NPI 1285292482
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/03/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH SAFFOLD 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.

DECATUR HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
OBERLIN, KS
TREGO COUNTY LEMKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
WAKEENEY, KS
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 171355
WESLEY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL SPECIALTIES LLC
WICHITA, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

329
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
468
Total Day Supply
13,110
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
40 (12.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 23, 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.

What JOSEPH SAFFOLD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Amlodipine Besylate
15
Ozempic
Semaglutide
15
Omeprazole
14
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13
Lisinopril
13
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
12
Famotidine
12
Metformin Hcl
12
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
11

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSEPH SAFFOLD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH SAFFOLD's 329 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH SAFFOLD's specialty?
JOSEPH SAFFOLD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in WICHITA, Kansas.
How much does JOSEPH SAFFOLD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH SAFFOLD wrote 329 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH SAFFOLD located?
JOSEPH SAFFOLD is located at 1010 N KANSAS ST, WICHITA, KS, 67214. Phone: (316) 962-3070.
What is JOSEPH SAFFOLD's NPI number?
JOSEPH SAFFOLD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285292482, issued on 06/03/2019.
Does JOSEPH SAFFOLD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH SAFFOLD had 40 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH SAFFOLD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH SAFFOLD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH SAFFOLD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH SAFFOLD appears in CMS Medicare data with 329 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 SAFFOLD's credentials?
JOSEPH SAFFOLD's NPI is 1285292482. 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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