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JOSHUA BEU

Medical Physician Assistant in VANCOUVER, Washington. 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 · 298 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA BEU is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in VANCOUVER, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 298 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSHUA BEU filed 1,844 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VANCOUVER, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSHUA BEU at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2011

NPI 1538465703

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,844 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Washington

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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.

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 BEU is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in VANCOUVER, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1538465703. 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 BEU appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider at 4421 NE ST JOHNS RD STE F, VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, with a listed phone of (360) 695-9922. NPI 1538465703 was issued on 02/04/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEU 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 1,844 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 298 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

4421 NE ST JOHNS RD STE F
VANCOUVER, WA 98661

Provider Details

NPI 1538465703
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/04/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA BEU 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE NORTHWEST
VANCOUVER, WA

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSHUA BEU. To verify JOSHUA BEU's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSHUA BEU — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,844 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.

1,844
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
298
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,151
Total Day Supply
119,485
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
85 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 81, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
99
Atorvastatin Calcium
97
Losartan Potassium
80
Amlodipine Besylate
62
Metformin Hcl
57
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
56
Gabapentin
49
Pravastatin Sodium
44
Alvesco
Ciclesonide
41
Pantoprazole Sodium
41

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How JOSHUA BEU fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA BEU's 1,844 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA BEU's specialty?
JOSHUA BEU specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in VANCOUVER, Washington.
How much does JOSHUA BEU prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA BEU wrote 1,844 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 298 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA BEU located?
JOSHUA BEU is located at 4421 NE ST JOHNS RD STE F, VANCOUVER, WA, 98661. Phone: (360) 695-9922.
What is JOSHUA BEU's NPI number?
JOSHUA BEU's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538465703, issued on 02/04/2011.
Does JOSHUA BEU prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA BEU's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSHUA BEU prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA BEU had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA BEU prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA BEU's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA BEU accept Medicare?
JOSHUA BEU appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,844 Part D claims and 298 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA BEU's credentials?
JOSHUA BEU's NPI is 1538465703. 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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