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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1992328975 PA-C
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Fremont, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
275
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.7/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joshua Amano, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 275 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.7/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 275
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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.
Joshua Amano, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joshua Amano, PA-C sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joshua Amano, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 52% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joshua Amano, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Joshua Amano, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
275 40% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.7/100 7.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joshua Amano, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 90.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Joshua Amano, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding PA-C credentials at 39141 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 335, Fremont, CA, 94538, with a listed phone of (510) 248-1420. NPI 1992328975 was issued on 05/25/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 275 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 49.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.6, Cost 91.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992328975 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/25/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.6677
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.6173
Quality
91.275
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Amano, 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.
Dearborn And Associates Institute For Joint Restoration
Fremont, CA
Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joshua Amano, PA-C. To verify Joshua Amano, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Joshua Amano, PA-C - brand share 9.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 275 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.
275
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 309
- Total Day Supply
- 4,539
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 136 (49.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 40
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Amano, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
56 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
38 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
34 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
24 claims
- Amoxicillin 22
Amoxicillin
22 claims
- Eliquis 21
Eliquis
21 claims
- Lidocaine 11
Lidocaine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 34 |
| Celecoxib | 24 |
| Amoxicillin | 22 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 21 |
| Lidocaine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Joshua Amano, PA-C fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
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 Amano, PA-C's 275 claims are below the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Amano.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Amano, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Fremont, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Joshua Amano, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Amano, PA-C wrote 275 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
What is Joshua Amano, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.7/100 (Quality: 77.6, Cost: 91.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joshua Amano, PA-C located? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C is located at 39141 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 335, Fremont, CA, 94538. Phone: (510) 248-1420.
What is Joshua Amano, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992328975, issued on 05/25/2020.
Does Joshua Amano, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does Joshua Amano, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joshua Amano, PA-C had 136 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 49.5%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 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 Amano, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Amano, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Amano, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 275 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Amano, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Joshua Amano, PA-C's NPI is 1992328975 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.
- 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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