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JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in EVANSVILLE, Indiana. 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
145
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
64.673/100
▼ 18 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in EVANSVILLE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 145 claims across 94 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 64.673/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.1K across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 64.673 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 145 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2022

NPI 1114660297

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

145 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

64.673/100 18.426999999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physician Assistant share within Indiana

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
64.673/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 64.673/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 64.673/100 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 BARAJAS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in EVANSVILLE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1114660297. 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 BARAJAS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 520 MARY ST STE 520, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47710, with a listed phone of (812) 424-8231. NPI 1114660297 was issued on 04/18/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARAJAS 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 145 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.7%. 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 64.673/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 46.0917, Cost 63.3508), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

520 MARY ST STE 520
EVANSVILLE, IN 47710

Provider Details

NPI 1114660297
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/18/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

64.673
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
46.0917
Quality
63.3508
Cost
56
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA BARAJAS, 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.

EVANSVILLE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC
EVANSVILLE, IN

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 JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

ATRICURE, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

145
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
159
Total Day Supply
1,757
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
75 (51.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
37
Tramadol Hcl
22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's 145 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's specialty?
JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in EVANSVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C wrote 145 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
What is JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 64.673/100 (Quality: 46.0917, Cost: 63.3508). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C located?
JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C is located at 520 MARY ST STE 520, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47710. Phone: (812) 424-8231.
What is JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's NPI number?
JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114660297, issued on 04/18/2022.
Does JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C had 75 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 145 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's credentials?
JOSHUA BARAJAS, PA-C's NPI is 1114660297 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.

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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