2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1740809235 DO
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JOSHUA ALBERT, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
62.1316/100
▼ 21 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA ALBERT, DO is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 186 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.1316/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOSHUA ALBERT, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 62.1316 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSHUA ALBERT, DO at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2020

NPI 1740809235

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,104 141% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

62.1316/100 20.968399999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Virginia

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
62.1316/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 62.1316/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%62.1%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 62.1316/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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JOSHUA ALBERT, DO is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1740809235. 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.

JOSHUA ALBERT, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding DO credentials at 12655 WARWICK BLVD STE A, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606, with a listed phone of (757) 595-9880. NPI 1740809235 was issued on 04/14/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBERT 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 1,104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 62.1316/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.4397, Cost 84.6656), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

12655 WARWICK BLVD STE A
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606

Provider Details

NPI 1740809235
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

62.1316
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.4397
Quality
84.6656
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA ALBERT, DO 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.

TIDEWATER PHYSICIANS MULTISPECIALTY GROUP PC
NEWPORT NEWS, VA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSHUA ALBERT, DO — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,104 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.

1,104
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,021
Total Day Supply
57,992
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$103K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
35 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 48, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
66
Metformin Hcl
46
Lisinopril
45
Amlodipine Besylate
39
Losartan Potassium
35
Gabapentin
27
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
25
Fluticasone Propionate
21
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
19

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How JOSHUA ALBERT, DO fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's 1,104 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's specialty?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does JOSHUA ALBERT, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA ALBERT, DO wrote 1,104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
What is JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's Medicare quality score?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.1316/100 (Quality: 72.4397, Cost: 84.6656). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSHUA ALBERT, DO located?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO is located at 12655 WARWICK BLVD STE A, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606. Phone: (757) 595-9880.
What is JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's NPI number?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740809235, issued on 04/14/2020.
Does JOSHUA ALBERT, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSHUA ALBERT, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA ALBERT, DO had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA ALBERT, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA ALBERT, DO accept Medicare?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,104 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's credentials?
JOSHUA ALBERT, DO's NPI is 1740809235 with credentials DO. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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