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JOSHUA BELL, PA-C

Physician Assistant in SAINT PETERS, Missouri. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 641 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA BELL, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT PETERS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 641 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSHUA BELL, PA-C filed 1,671 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT PETERS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSHUA BELL, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2019

NPI 1235694894

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,671 112% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Physician Assistant share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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JOSHUA BELL, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SAINT PETERS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1235694894. 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 BELL, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 201 BJC SAINT PETERS DR STE 100, SAINT PETERS, MO, 63376, with a listed phone of (636) 916-7233. NPI 1235694894 was issued on 02/07/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELL 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 1,671 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 641 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

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

201 BJC SAINT PETERS DR STE 100
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376

Provider Details

NPI 1235694894
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA BELL, 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.

AGING WELL HEALTH CARE, LLC
SAINT LOUIS, MO
PHYSICIAN GROUPS LC
SAINT LOUIS, MO
SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 BELL, PA-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,671 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.

1,671
Total Claims
$134K
Total Drug Cost
641
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,521
Total Day Supply
96,125
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$108K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
148

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 358, 75-84: 181, 85+: 48

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
125
Lisinopril
54
Gabapentin
53
Prednisone
53
Amlodipine Besylate
47
Alendronate Sodium
41
Levothyroxine Sodium
38
Tizanidine Hcl
36
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
30
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
30

* 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 BELL, 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 BELL, PA-C's 1,671 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's specialty?
JOSHUA BELL, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SAINT PETERS, Missouri. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOSHUA BELL, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA BELL, PA-C wrote 1,671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134K in drug costs for 641 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA BELL, PA-C located?
JOSHUA BELL, PA-C is located at 201 BJC SAINT PETERS DR STE 100, SAINT PETERS, MO, 63376. Phone: (636) 916-7233.
What is JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's NPI number?
JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235694894, issued on 02/07/2019.
Does JOSHUA BELL, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
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 BELL, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA BELL, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOSHUA BELL, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,671 Part D claims and 641 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's credentials?
JOSHUA BELL, PA-C's NPI is 1235694894 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.
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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