2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1225355514 M.D.
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JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 672 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.0995/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$629.27
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.0995/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,029 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.0995/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 TURNER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2010

NPI 1225355514

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,029 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

80.0995/100 3.000499999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.0995/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 80.0995/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.1%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 80.0995/100 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 TURNER, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1225355514. 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 TURNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 PILOT MEDICAL DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235, with a listed phone of (205) 856-2284. NPI 1225355514 was issued on 04/26/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TURNER 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 4,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 672 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $729K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.0995/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.8183, Cost 43.8465), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

100 PILOT MEDICAL DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Provider Details

NPI 1225355514
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/26/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.0995
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.8183
Quality
43.8465
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA TURNER, 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.

BIRMINGHAM HEART CLINIC, PLLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$629

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 4,029 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.

4,029
Total Claims
$729K
Total Drug Cost
672
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,552
Total Day Supply
284,707
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$649K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 304, 75-84: 232, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
519
Atorvastatin Calcium
393
Metoprolol Succinate
268
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
262
Amlodipine Besylate
228
Furosemide
215
Carvedilol
208
Lisinopril
193
Metoprolol Tartrate
173
Losartan Potassium
141

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s 4,029 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. wrote 4,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $729K in drug costs for 672 beneficiaries.
What is JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.0995/100 (Quality: 89.8183, Cost: 43.8465). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. located?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. is located at 100 PILOT MEDICAL DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235. Phone: (205) 856-2284.
What is JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225355514, issued on 04/26/2010.
Does JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $649K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,029 Part D claims and 672 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA TURNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1225355514 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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