2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1255508685 PA
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JOY CATANIA, PA

Physician Assistant in SHEFFIELD, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 879 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$300.37
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOY CATANIA, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SHEFFIELD, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 879 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $300.37 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOY CATANIA, PA filed 1,458 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SHEFFIELD, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOY CATANIA, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2008

NPI 1255508685

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,458 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Physician Assistant share within Alabama

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

JOY CATANIA, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SHEFFIELD, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1255508685. 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.

JOY CATANIA, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE, SHEFFIELD, AL, 35660, with a listed phone of (256) 386-4592. NPI 1255508685 was issued on 05/14/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CATANIA 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 1,458 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 879 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660

Provider Details

NPI 1255508685
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/14/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOY CATANIA, 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.

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE SHOALS, P.C.
TUSCUMBIA, 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 JOY CATANIA, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$300

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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 · Generic-heavy

JOY CATANIA, PA — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,458 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.

1,458
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
879
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,606
Total Day Supply
20,801
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
856

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 419, 75-84: 300, 85+: 84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
263
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
172
Cefdinir
125
Lagevrio (Eua)
Molnupiravir
78
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
65
Fluconazole
58
Cephalexin
54
Amoxicillin
50
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
34
Methylprednisolone
33

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JOY CATANIA, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JOY CATANIA, PA's 1,458 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOY CATANIA, PA's specialty?
JOY CATANIA, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SHEFFIELD, Alabama. Credentials: PA.
How much does JOY CATANIA, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOY CATANIA, PA wrote 1,458 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 879 beneficiaries.
Where is JOY CATANIA, PA located?
JOY CATANIA, PA is located at 1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE, SHEFFIELD, AL, 35660. Phone: (256) 386-4592.
What is JOY CATANIA, PA's NPI number?
JOY CATANIA, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255508685, issued on 05/14/2008.
Does JOY CATANIA, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOY CATANIA, PA's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOY CATANIA, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOY CATANIA, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Cefuroxime, Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOY CATANIA, PA accept Medicare?
JOY CATANIA, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,458 Part D claims and 879 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOY CATANIA, PA's credentials?
JOY CATANIA, PA's NPI is 1255508685 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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