2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1255697298 MD
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JOSHUA ELSTON, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in GIG HARBOR, Washington. 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA ELSTON, MD filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in GIG HARBOR, Washington.

33
Part D claims, 2023

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JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

33 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

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA ELSTON, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA ELSTON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2012

NPI 1255697298

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Washington

1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive 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 ELSTON, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in GIG HARBOR, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255697298. 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 ELSTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5801 SOUNDVIEW DR STE 201, GIG HARBOR, WA, 98335, with a listed phone of (253) 525-4100. NPI 1255697298 was issued on 04/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELSTON 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124 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.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 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

5801 SOUNDVIEW DR STE 201
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

Provider Details

NPI 1255697298
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/04/2012

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSHUA ELSTON, MD. To verify JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

33
Total Claims
$124
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33
Total Day Supply
137
Generic Drug Cost
$119

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How JOSHUA ELSTON, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's 33 claims are below the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's specialty?
JOSHUA ELSTON, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in GIG HARBOR, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSHUA ELSTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA ELSTON, MD wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA ELSTON, MD located?
JOSHUA ELSTON, MD is located at 5801 SOUNDVIEW DR STE 201, GIG HARBOR, WA, 98335. Phone: (253) 525-4100.
What is JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's NPI number?
JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255697298, issued on 04/04/2012.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOSHUA ELSTON, MD accept Medicare?
JOSHUA ELSTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 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 ELSTON, MD's credentials?
JOSHUA ELSTON, MD's NPI is 1255697298 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.

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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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