2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1578013207 ND, LAC
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JOSHUA CANTER, ND, LAC

Acupuncturist in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
29
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 797

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

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA CANTER, ND, LAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2016

NPI 1578013207

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

29 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Acupuncturist share within Oregon

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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 CANTER, ND, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANTER 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 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $478 in drug spend. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 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

2305 SE 50TH AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, OR 97215

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.

33,269
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.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 33,269 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

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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