2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1578975439 M.D.
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JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in PORTLAND, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 350 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
98.0699/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTLAND, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 350 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0699 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,603 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2014

NPI 1578975439

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,603 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

98.0699/100 14.96990000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Maine

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 98.0699/100 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.

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 KELLER, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578975439. 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 KELLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 51 SEWALL ST, PORTLAND, ME, 04102, with a listed phone of (207) 774-5761. NPI 1578975439 was issued on 05/27/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KELLER 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 1,603 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 350 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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 98.0699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

51 SEWALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Provider Details

NPI 1578975439
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. 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.

YORK HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
YORK, ME
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 200020
RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES P.A.
PORTLAND, ME

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,603
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
350
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,764
Total Day Supply
110,075
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Opioid Claims
42 (2.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 120, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
415
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
235
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
155
Allopurinol
117
Alendronate Sodium
87
Methylprednisolone
51
Colchicine
49
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
42
Folic Acid
39
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
36

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s 1,603 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Maine. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. wrote 1,603 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 350 beneficiaries.
What is JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (Quality: 86.1398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. located?
JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. is located at 51 SEWALL ST, PORTLAND, ME, 04102. Phone: (207) 774-5761.
What is JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578975439, issued on 05/27/2014.
Does JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA KELLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,603 Part D claims and 350 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA KELLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1578975439 with credentials M.D.. 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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