NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1154976561 PA
Verify on CMS → Joshua Smith, PA
Physician Assistant in Patterson, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 156,084 in Physician Assistant, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Joshua Smith, PA filed 1,836 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Patterson, California, prescribing 80% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- ≥83rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Joshua Smith, PA
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1154976561), first enumerated 08/03/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,836 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Joshua Smith, PA's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1154976561 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1154976561
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-MID 1,836
- BOOK-MID 13,861 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Courtney Myers, PA-C · 2019
Joshua Smith, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,836 ≥ 83rd percentile 83% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Joshua Smith, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,836 121% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 | 1154976561 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/03/2019 |
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 Smith, PA. To verify Joshua Smith, 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 Smith, PA - brand share 18.0%
Physician Assistant average
18% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,836 2024 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 2024.
1,836
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,322.667
- Total Day Supply
- 96,678
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $164K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 37, 65-74: 94, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Smith, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
132 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
130 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
105 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
87 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
83 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
73 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
61 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
54 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 132 |
| Metformin Hcl | 130 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 105 |
| Lisinopril | 87 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium | 73 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 54 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 51 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 44 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Joshua Smith, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Smith, PA's 1,836 claims are above the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Smith, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
One of 13,861 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Marcia -Galbraith
PA
Stockton, CA
Danny Abad
PA
Orange, CA
Lea Dominique Abadies
PA
Tustin, CA
Rea Elizabeth Abaniel
P.A.-C
Seal Beach, CA
Ramina Abbasi
PA-C
Signal Hill, CA
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Smith, PA's specialty? ▼
Joshua Smith, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Patterson, California. Credentials: PA.
How much does Joshua Smith, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Joshua Smith, PA wrote 1,836 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Smith, PA located? ▼
Joshua Smith, PA is located at 200 C ST, Patterson, CA, 95363. Phone: (866) 682-4842.
What is Joshua Smith, PA's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Smith, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154976561, issued on 08/03/2019.
Does Joshua Smith, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Smith, PA's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $164K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Smith, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Smith, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Smith, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Smith, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,836 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Smith, PA's credentials? ▼
Joshua Smith, PA's NPI is 1154976561 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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