2026 NPPES data Pediatric Surgery Physician NPI 1659397230 MD
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JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD

Pediatric Surgery Physician in BANGOR, Maine. 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Surgery Physician avg: 272
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BANGOR, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 20 claims .

What stands out: JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BANGOR, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2006

NPI 1659397230

Primary specialty

Pediatric Surgery Physician

Niche

1,132 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 272

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Pediatric Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Pediatric Surgery Physician share within Maine

1. Pediatric Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Surgery Physician share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Surgery Physician) — 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 CARESKEY, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Physician provider practicing in BANGOR, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659397230. 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 CARESKEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 489 STATE ST, BANGOR, ME, 04401, with a listed phone of (312) 079-7388. NPI 1659397230 was issued on 07/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARESKEY 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $771 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.

Pediatric Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,132 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 272 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

489 STATE ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

Provider Details

NPI 1659397230
Specialty Pediatric Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

20
Total Claims
$771
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
1,640
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$771

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78

Pediatric Surgery Physician Overview

How JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD fits within the Pediatric Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,132
Pediatric Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Surgery Physician
272
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 272.

Nearby Pediatric Surgery Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Pediatric Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD's specialty?
JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD specializes in Pediatric Surgery Physician and practices in BANGOR, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $771 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD located?
JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD is located at 489 STATE ST, BANGOR, ME, 04401. Phone: (312) 079-7388.
What is JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD's NPI number?
JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659397230, issued on 07/15/2006.
How many Pediatric Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,132 Pediatric Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Surgery Physician provider writes 272 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD accept Medicare?
JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 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 CARESKEY, MD's credentials?
JOSHUA CARESKEY, MD's NPI is 1659397230 with credentials MD. 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.

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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