2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1346236411 MD
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KENNETH JOEL, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in ALPHARETTA, Georgia. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 610 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KENNETH JOEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,699 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

KENNETH JOEL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

KENNETH JOEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KENNETH JOEL, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2005

NPI 1346236411

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,699 446% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Georgia

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH JOEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 0/100 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).

KENNETH JOEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3333 OLD MILTON PKWY, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30005, with a listed phone of (770) 391-3979. NPI 1346236411 was issued on 09/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOEL 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 4,699 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 610 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $671K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.4%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

3333 OLD MILTON PKWY
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005

Provider Details

NPI 1346236411
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH JOEL, 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.

PAIN PHYSICIANS OF ATLANTA LLC
ALPHARETTA, GA
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC
ALPHARETTA, GA

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 KENNETH JOEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific 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

KENNETH JOEL, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,699 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.

4,699
Total Claims
$671K
Total Drug Cost
610
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,924
Total Day Supply
138,281
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$533K
Generic Drug Cost
$137K
Opioid Claims
2,510 (53.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 269, 75-84: 180, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KENNETH JOEL, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
630
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
407
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
374
Gabapentin
368
Tizanidine Hcl
244
Hydromorphone Hcl
188
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
173
Tramadol Hcl
163
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
140
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
123

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How KENNETH JOEL, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH JOEL, MD's 4,699 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH JOEL, MD's specialty?
KENNETH JOEL, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in ALPHARETTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH JOEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH JOEL, MD wrote 4,699 Medicare Part D claims totaling $671K in drug costs for 610 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH JOEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
KENNETH JOEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH JOEL, MD located?
KENNETH JOEL, MD is located at 3333 OLD MILTON PKWY, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30005. Phone: (770) 391-3979.
What is KENNETH JOEL, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH JOEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346236411, issued on 09/23/2005.
Does KENNETH JOEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH JOEL, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $533K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH JOEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH JOEL, MD had 2,510 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.4%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH JOEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH JOEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH JOEL, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH JOEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,699 Part D claims and 610 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH JOEL, MD's credentials?
KENNETH JOEL, MD's NPI is 1346236411 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

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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