2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1851991400 PHARMD
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JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD

Pharmacist in HOMER, Alaska. 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 257 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in HOMER, Alaska, prescribing 0% generic.

304
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

304 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/30/2020

NPI 1851991400

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 125% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Pharmacist share within Alaska

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Alaska

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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 MACKS, PHARMD is a Pharmacist provider practicing in HOMER, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHARMD. NPI: 1851991400. 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 MACKS, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 90 STERLING HWY, HOMER, AK, 99603, with a listed phone of (907) 226-1000. NPI 1851991400 was issued on 10/30/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MACKS 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 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $81K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

90 STERLING HWY
HOMER, AK 99603

Provider Details

NPI 1851991400
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/30/2020

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 304 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.

304
Total Claims
$81K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
304
Total Day Supply
304
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$81K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
186
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
97

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

Pharmacist Overview

How JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's 304 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Alaska

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's specialty?
JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in HOMER, Alaska. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $81K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD located?
JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD is located at 90 STERLING HWY, HOMER, AK, 99603. Phone: (907) 226-1000.
What is JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's NPI number?
JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851991400, issued on 10/30/2020.
Does JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD accept Medicare?
JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's credentials?
JOSHUA MACKS, PHARMD's NPI is 1851991400 with credentials PHARMD. 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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