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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1487150280 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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Physician Assistant in Battle Creek, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT filed 5,293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Battle Creek, Michigan, prescribing 81% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
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Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,293 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
5,293 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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 Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 181 EMMETT ST W, Battle Creek, MI, 49037, with a listed phone of (269) 966-2600. NPI 1487150280 was issued on 04/02/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $533K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487150280 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/02/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.
Ascension Medical Group Promed
Portage, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. To verify Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - brand share 17.0%
Physician Assistant average
17% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 5,293 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.
5,293
Total Claims
$533K
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,872
- Total Day Supply
- 222,041
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $443K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $86K
- Opioid Claims
- 57 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 40
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 168, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 40, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
414 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
246 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
224 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
180 claims
- Metformin Hcl 140
Metformin Hcl
140 claims
- Omeprazole 138
Omeprazole
138 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 133
Hydrochlorothiazide
133 claims
- Losartan Potassium 126
Losartan Potassium
126 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 414 |
| Lisinopril | 246 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 224 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 180 |
| Metformin Hcl | 140 |
| Omeprazole | 138 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 133 |
| Losartan Potassium | 126 |
| Gabapentin | 112 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 106 |
* 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 Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 5,293 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Elijah.
Dr. Hauraa Aalabdulrasul
PA
Detroit, MI
Dr. Kilee Aamodt
PA-C
Muskegon, MI
Dr. Layan Abbasi
PA-C
Ypsilanti, MI
Dr. Veronica Abbo
PA-C
Roseville, MI
Dr. Stephanie Abbott
PA-C
Grand Rapids, MI
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty? ▼
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Battle Creek, Michigan. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 5,293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $533K in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located? ▼
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 181 EMMETT ST W, Battle Creek, MI, 49037. Phone: (269) 966-2600.
What is Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487150280, issued on 04/02/2018.
Does Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $443K in brand drug costs.
Does Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,293 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials? ▼
Joshua Elijah, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1487150280 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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