2026 NPPES data Chiropractor NPI 1982862538 PA
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Joshua Matson, PA

Chiropractor in Crescent City, California. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 385 beneficiaries · Chiropractor avg: 824
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Joshua Matson, PA filed 6,950 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Chiropractor in Crescent City, California, prescribing 85% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Joshua Matson, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,950 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 Matson, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2008

NPI 1982862538

Primary specialty

Chiropractor

High-volume

95,153 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,950 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 824

Specialty distribution in California

How Chiropractor compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Chiropractor share within California

1. Chiropractor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Chiropractor share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Chiropractor) — 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 Matson, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Chiropractor provider holding PA credentials at 550 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE 100, Crescent City, CA, 95531, with a listed phone of (707) 465-6925. NPI 1982862538 was issued on 05/30/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Matson 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 6,950 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 385 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $842K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.5%. 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.

Chiropractor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 95,153 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 824 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

550 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE 100
Crescent City, CA 95531

Provider Details

NPI 1982862538
Specialty Chiropractor
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/30/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Joshua Matson, PA 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.

Sutter Coast Hospital
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Crescent City, CA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 050417
Open Door Community Health Centers
Crescent City, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Joshua Matson, PA. To verify Joshua Matson, PA's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Joshua Matson, PA — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 6,950 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.

6,950
Total Claims
$842K
Total Drug Cost
385
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,220
Total Day Supply
380,079
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$611K
Generic Drug Cost
$226K
Opioid Claims
798 (11.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
123

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 100, 65-74: 185, 75-84: 83, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Joshua Matson, PA 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
336
Atorvastatin Calcium
228
Omeprazole
201
Gabapentin
194
Lisinopril
182
Levothyroxine Sodium
181
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
169
Amlodipine Besylate
162
Metformin Hcl
152
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
141

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

Chiropractor Overview

How Joshua Matson, PA fits within the Chiropractor landscape nationally.

95,153
Chiropractor Providers in US
56
States with Chiropractor
824
Avg Claims per Provider

Joshua Matson, PA's 6,950 claims are above the specialty average of 824.

Nearby Chiropractor Providers in California

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Chiropractor peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joshua Matson, PA's specialty?
Joshua Matson, PA specializes in Chiropractor and practices in Crescent City, California. Credentials: PA.
How much does Joshua Matson, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joshua Matson, PA wrote 6,950 Medicare Part D claims totaling $842K in drug costs for 385 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Matson, PA located?
Joshua Matson, PA is located at 550 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE 100, Crescent City, CA, 95531. Phone: (707) 465-6925.
What is Joshua Matson, PA's NPI number?
Joshua Matson, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982862538, issued on 05/30/2008.
Does Joshua Matson, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joshua Matson, PA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $611K in brand drug costs.
Does Joshua Matson, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Joshua Matson, PA had 798 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.5%.
How many Chiropractor providers are there in the US?
There are 95,153 Chiropractor providers across 56 states in the US. The average Chiropractor provider writes 824 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Matson, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Matson, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Matson, PA accept Medicare?
Joshua Matson, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,950 Part D claims and 385 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Matson, PA's credentials?
Joshua Matson, PA's NPI is 1982862538 with credentials PA. 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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