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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1578013207 ND, LAC
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Acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, 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
29
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon.
- 29
- Part D claims, 2023
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Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
29 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Joshua Canter, ND, LAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
29 96% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 Canter, ND, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acupuncturist provider holding ND, LAC credentials at 2305 SE 50TH AVE STE 200, Portland, OR, 97215, with a listed phone of (503) 765-5711. NPI 1578013207 was issued on 10/05/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $478 in drug spend.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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 | 1578013207 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | ND, LAC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/05/2016 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
29
Total Claims
$478
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 46
- Total Day Supply
- 1,404
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $478
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.51
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Terazosin Hcl | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Joshua Canter, ND, LAC fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's 29 claims are below the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Canter.
Dr. Sierra Abate
L.AC.
Portland, OR
Dr. Mark Abelle
DIPL.AC., L.AC.
Ashland, OR
Dr. Chihiro Aber
N.D., L.AC.
West Linn, OR
Allyson Abraham
Portland, OR
Dr. Lynx Adamah
LAC
Portland, OR
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acupuncturist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's specialty? ▼
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: ND, LAC.
How much does Joshua Canter, ND, LAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Canter, ND, LAC wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $478 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Canter, ND, LAC located? ▼
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC is located at 2305 SE 50TH AVE STE 200, Portland, OR, 97215. Phone: (503) 765-5711.
What is Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578013207, issued on 10/05/2016.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Canter, ND, LAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terazosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Canter, ND, LAC accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's credentials? ▼
Joshua Canter, ND, LAC's NPI is 1578013207 with credentials ND, LAC. 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.
- 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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