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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1922504935 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
280
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Joshua Parsons, MD filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 66% generic.
- 280
- Part D claims, 2023
- 66%
- generic prescribing
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1922504935 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1922504935
- ENUM-RECENT 2018
- TAX-MEGA 331K Student in
- RX-LIGHT 280
- BOOK-MID 8,660 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Colton Rice · 2018
Joshua Parsons, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
280 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Joshua Parsons, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
280 39% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1922504935 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/30/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Parsons, MD 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.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Durham, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Joshua Parsons, MD - brand share 34.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 280 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.
280
Total Claims
$349K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 379
- Total Day Supply
- 10,719
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 66% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $340K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 57
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Parsons, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
34 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
24 claims
- Cephalexin 13
Cephalexin
13 claims
- Bupropion Hcl Sr 12
Bupropion Hcl Sr
12 claims
- Descovy 12
Descovy
12 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 12
Duloxetine Hcl
12 claims
- Linzess 12
Linzess
12 claims
- Methenamine Hippur… 12
Methenamine Hippurate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
| Bupropion Hcl Sr Bupropion Hcl | 12 |
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 12 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 12 |
| Prezcobix Darunavir/Cobicistat | 12 |
| Tivicay Dolutegravir Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Joshua Parsons, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Parsons, MD's 280 claims are below the specialty average of 459.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Parsons, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2018)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Parsons.
One of 8,660 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Parsons, MD's specialty? ▼
Joshua Parsons, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joshua Parsons, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Parsons, MD wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $349K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Parsons, MD located? ▼
Joshua Parsons, MD is located at 2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC, 27705. Phone: (901) 552-8506.
What is Joshua Parsons, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Parsons, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922504935, issued on 03/30/2018.
Does Joshua Parsons, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Parsons, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $340K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Parsons, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Parsons, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Atorvastatin Calcium, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Parsons, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Parsons, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Parsons, MD's credentials? ▼
Joshua Parsons, MD's NPI is 1922504935 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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