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JOSHUA ELIJAH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

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 83% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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

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

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 reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2018

NPI 1487150280

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,293 570% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Physician Assistant share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELIJAH 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 5,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $533K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

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

181 EMMETT ST W
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037

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%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% 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 / 83% 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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

149,975
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.

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

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 83% 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 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 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

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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