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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1932495769 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Kansas City, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,773 in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
28
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
91.9/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$16.1K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joshua Bunch, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.9/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 28
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joshua Bunch, M.D. sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician peers
Across the 649 orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joshua Bunch, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 5% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 80% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joshua Bunch, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joshua Bunch, 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).
What does the federal data show about Joshua Bunch, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
28 92% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.9/100 8.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) - 91.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Bunch, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3901 RAINBOW BLVD # MS 3017, Kansas City, KS, 66160, with a listed phone of (913) 588-6100. NPI 1932495769 was issued on 06/20/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932495769 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/20/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1734
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Bunch, 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.
Kansas University Physicians Inc
Kansas City, KS
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 Bunch, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16.1K
Largest payer
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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.
28
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 32
- Total Day Supply
- 464
- Generic Drug Cost
- $222
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How Joshua Bunch, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s 28 claims are below the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bunch.
Dr. Jacob Birlingmair
MD
Wichita, KS
Dr. John Ciccarelli
M.D.
Lenexa, KS
Dr. Max De Carvalho
M.D.
Hays, KS
Dr. Steven Ericksen
M.D.
Wichita, KS
Dr. Zaki Ibrahim
MD
Liberal, KS
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joshua Bunch, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in Kansas City, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joshua Bunch, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Bunch, M.D. wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joshua Bunch, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.9/100 (Quality: 75.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joshua Bunch, M.D. located? ▼
Joshua Bunch, M.D. is located at 3901 RAINBOW BLVD # MS 3017, Kansas City, KS, 66160. Phone: (913) 588-6100.
What is Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932495769, issued on 06/20/2011.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Joshua Bunch, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Bunch, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joshua Bunch, M.D.'s NPI is 1932495769 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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