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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1669536710 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical Physician Assistant, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$238.18
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Joseph Spanier, PA-C filed 2,333 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prescribing 88% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $238.18
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥86th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1669536710 · Medical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1669536710
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 41K Medical Physician
- RX-MID 2,333
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,805 in Pennsylvania
- PHOTO-ENUM Carmen Aguirre · 2006
Joseph Spanier, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,333 ≥ 86th percentile 86% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
What does the federal data show about Joseph Spanier, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
2,333 117% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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 | 1669536710 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Spanier, PA-C 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.
Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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 Spanier, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$238
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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.
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joseph Spanier, PA-C. To verify Joseph Spanier, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joseph Spanier, PA-C - brand share 11.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,333 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.
2,333
Total Claims
$215K
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,402
- Total Day Supply
- 156,663
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $176K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 88
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 73, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Spanier, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
206 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
131 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
99 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 76
Amlodipine Besylate
76 claims
- Simvastatin 75
Simvastatin
75 claims
- Omeprazole 63
Omeprazole
63 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 61
Levothyroxine Sodium
61 claims
- Metformin Hcl 59
Metformin Hcl
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 206 |
| Lisinopril | 131 |
| Losartan Potassium | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 |
| Simvastatin | 75 |
| Omeprazole | 63 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 |
| Metformin Hcl | 59 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 45 |
| Allopurinol | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Joseph Spanier, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Spanier, PA-C's 2,333 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.
Nationwide Medical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Spanier, both outside Pennsylvania so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Spanier.
One of 3,805 Medical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Pennsylvania, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Kathryn Abadi
PA-C
Wellsboro, PA
Dr. Michael Abbott
PA-C
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Patricia Abbott
PA-C
Philadelphia, PA
Paul Abbott
Butler, PA
Dr. Bashera Abdul-Hadi
PA-C
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Spanier, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Joseph Spanier, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Joseph Spanier, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Spanier, PA-C wrote 2,333 Medicare Part D claims totaling $215K in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Spanier, PA-C located? ▼
Joseph Spanier, PA-C is located at 333 COTTMAN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19111. Phone: (215) 728-6900.
What is Joseph Spanier, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Spanier, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669536710, issued on 12/21/2006.
Does Joseph Spanier, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Spanier, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $176K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Spanier, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Spanier, PA-C had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Spanier, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Spanier, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Spanier, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Spanier, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,333 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Spanier, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Joseph Spanier, PA-C's NPI is 1669536710 with credentials PA-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 (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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