2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1629026208 MD
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JOSEPH TALSKY, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ALTON, Illinois. 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
284
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$466.43
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH TALSKY, MD filed 284 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ALTON, Illinois, prescribing 89% generic.

284
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
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 TALSKY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

284 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 TALSKY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 TALSKY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2006

NPI 1629026208

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

284 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Illinois

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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 TALSKY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4 MEMORIAL DR STE 125, ALTON, IL, 62002, with a listed phone of (618) 433-6410. NPI 1629026208 was issued on 05/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TALSKY 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 284 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

4 MEMORIAL DR STE 125
ALTON, IL 62002

Provider Details

NPI 1629026208
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH TALSKY, MD 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.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS MEDICAL GROUP SC
ALTON, IL

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 TALSKY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$466

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH TALSKY, MD. To verify JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH TALSKY, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 284 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.

284
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
537
Total Day Supply
13,793
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 51, 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 TALSKY, MD 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
Estradiol
48
Triamcinolone Acetonide
24
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
17
Norethindron-Ethinyl Estradiol
Norethindrone Ac-Eth Estradiol
14
Nystatin
14
Fluconazole
12
Escitalopram Oxalate
11
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH TALSKY, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's 284 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH TALSKY, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in ALTON, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH TALSKY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH TALSKY, MD wrote 284 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH TALSKY, MD located?
JOSEPH TALSKY, MD is located at 4 MEMORIAL DR STE 125, ALTON, IL, 62002. Phone: (618) 433-6410.
What is JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629026208, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does JOSEPH TALSKY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH TALSKY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH TALSKY, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH TALSKY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 284 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH TALSKY, MD's NPI is 1629026208 with credentials MD. 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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