2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1992328975 PA-C
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JOSHUA AMANO, PA-C

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in FREMONT, California. 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
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
90.6677/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA AMANO, PA-C is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in FREMONT, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 275 claims across 163 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.6677/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA AMANO, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.6677/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 275 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.6677/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
275
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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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

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

JOSHUA AMANO, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2020

NPI 1992328975

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

275 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

90.6677/100 7.567700000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

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

California providers

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

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 California

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.6677/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 90.6677/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.7%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 90.6677/100 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 AMANO, PA-C is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in FREMONT, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1992328975. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMANO 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 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%. 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 90.6677/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.6173, Cost 91.275), 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

39141 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 335
FREMONT, CA 94538

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How JOSHUA AMANO, PA-C 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 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.

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

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 90.6677/100 (Quality: 77.6173, Cost: 91.275). 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 331,761 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 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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