2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1952600132 M.D.
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JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in CENTERTON, Arkansas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9485/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CENTERTON, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 278 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9485/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9485 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,140 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2011

NPI 1952600132

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,140 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

92.9485/100 9.848500000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9485/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 92.9485/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 92.9485/100 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.

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 BLOCK, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in CENTERTON, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952600132. 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 BLOCK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 SUN MEADOW DR, CENTERTON, AR, 72719, with a listed phone of (479) 795-0426. NPI 1952600132 was issued on 03/27/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLOCK 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 1,140 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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 92.9485/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5453), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

101 SUN MEADOW DR
CENTERTON, AR 72719

Provider Details

NPI 1952600132
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.9485
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5453
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. 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.

NORTHWEST BENTON COUNTY PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC
CENTERTON, AR

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 BLOCK, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,140 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.

1,140
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,230
Total Day Supply
61,652
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
37 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 84, 85+: 16

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
59
Amlodipine Besylate
49
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
47
Lisinopril
38
Prednisone
37
Diclofenac Sodium
33
Losartan Potassium
32
Omeprazole
32
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
29
Levothyroxine Sodium
25

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s 1,140 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CENTERTON, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. wrote 1,140 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
What is JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9485/100 (Quality: 81.5453). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. located?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. is located at 101 SUN MEADOW DR, CENTERTON, AR, 72719. Phone: (479) 795-0426.
What is JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952600132, issued on 03/27/2011.
Does JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,140 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA BLOCK, M.D.'s NPI is 1952600132 with credentials M.D.. 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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