2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1376176461
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JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT

Physician Assistant in SMITHFIELD, Virginia. 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
299
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.687/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$116.43
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.687/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 299 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.687/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
299
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$116.43
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 CARTWRIGHT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2020

NPI 1376176461

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

299 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

96.687/100 13.587000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Physician Assistant share within Virginia

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.687/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.687/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.7%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 96.687/100 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.

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JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 201 GUMWOOD DR, SMITHFIELD, VA, 23430, with a listed phone of (757) 337-3331. NPI 1376176461 was issued on 02/17/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTWRIGHT 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 299 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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 96.687/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.7109), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

201 GUMWOOD DR
SMITHFIELD, VA 23430

Provider Details

NPI 1376176461
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.687
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.7109
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 CARTWRIGHT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$116

Largest payer

Averitas Pharma Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 299 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.

299
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
451
Total Day Supply
11,902
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
57
Azelastine Hcl
48
Montelukast Sodium
36
Omeprazole
23
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
17
Desloratadine
14
Ofloxacin
13
Prednisone
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's 299 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's specialty?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SMITHFIELD, Virginia.
How much does JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT wrote 299 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
What is JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's Medicare quality score?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.687/100 (Quality: 93.7109). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT located?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT is located at 201 GUMWOOD DR, SMITHFIELD, VA, 23430. Phone: (757) 337-3331.
What is JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's NPI number?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376176461, issued on 02/17/2020.
Does JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT accept Medicare?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT appears in CMS Medicare data with 299 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's credentials?
JOSHUA CARTWRIGHT's NPI is 1376176461. 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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