2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1487643334 MD
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Joy Jester, MD

Dermatopathology Physician in Tinley Park, Illinois.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 577 in Dermatopathology Physician, 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 595 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 695
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$244.21
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Joy Jester, MD filed 2,073 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Dermatopathology Physician in Tinley Park, Illinois, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2024
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥84th
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 Joy Jester, MD

Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1487643334), first enumerated 10/13/2005.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 2,073 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Reported

    Industry payment transparency

    $244.21 in reported industry payments (12 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.

    Source: CMS Open Payments

  • State context

    State board disciplinary context

    Illinois statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Joy Jester, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.

    Source: IDFPR annual report 2023

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1487643334 · Dermatopathology Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM

  • NPI-10 1487643334
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2005
  • TAX-NARROW 577
  • RX-MID 2,073
  • BOOK-THIN 21 in Illinois
  • PHOTO-ENUM Shane Meehan · 2005

Joy Jester, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,073 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands

0–200: 679,947 prescribers (48%). Below this entry. 200–400: 188,835 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 95,866 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 60,107 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 43,043 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 33,612 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 27,889 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 23,183 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,917 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 17,585 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 226,899 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.

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

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Joy Jester, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Joy Jester, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2005

NPI 1487643334

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

577 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,073 198% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 695

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers
Clinical Social Worker5.2%Physical Therapist4.9%Mental Health Counselor4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.2%Student in an Organized Heal…4.1%Pharmacist4.1%Dermatopathology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state 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 Dermatopathology Physician. 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

17495 LA GRANGE RD
Tinley Park, IL 60487

Provider Details

NPI 1487643334
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/13/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Joy Jester, 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.

Dupage Medical Group Ltd
Tinley Park, IL

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 Jester, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$244

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joy Jester, MD. To verify Joy Jester, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Joy Jester, MD - brand share 9.0%
Dermatopathology Physician average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,073 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.

2,073
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
595
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,511.667
Total Day Supply
66,869
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$69K
Antibiotic Claims
227

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 292, 75-84: 192, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Joy Jester, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
213
Triamcinolone Acetonide
206
Betamethasone Dipropionate
146
Doxycycline Monohydrate
124
Clobetasol Propionate
123
Ketoconazole
88
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
85
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
82
Prednisone
81
Pentoxifylline
76

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

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How Joy Jester, MD fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

577
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
695
Avg Claims per Provider

Joy Jester, MD's 2,073 claims are above the specialty average of 695.

Nationwide Dermatopathology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Jester, both outside Illinois so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

One of 21 Dermatopathology Physician providers enrolled in Illinois, 5 are shown here.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joy Jester, MD's specialty?
Joy Jester, MD specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in Tinley Park, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joy Jester, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2024, Joy Jester, MD wrote 2,073 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 595 beneficiaries.
Where is Joy Jester, MD located?
Joy Jester, MD is located at 17495 LA GRANGE RD, Tinley Park, IL, 60487. Phone: (708) 226-7000.
What is Joy Jester, MD's NPI number?
Joy Jester, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487643334, issued on 10/13/2005.
Does Joy Jester, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joy Jester, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 577 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 695 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joy Jester, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joy Jester, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joy Jester, MD accept Medicare?
Joy Jester, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,073 Part D claims and 595 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joy Jester, MD's credentials?
Joy Jester, MD's NPI is 1487643334 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 (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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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