2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1720018716 M.D.
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Paul Jost, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in Kansas City, Missouri. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,292 in Infectious Disease 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.

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Prescribing volume
50
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Paul Jost, M.D. filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.

50
Part D claims, 2023

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Paul Jost, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

50 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Paul Jost, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Paul Jost, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1720018716

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

50 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers
Pharmacist - 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Professional Counselor - 4.8%Professional Counselor4.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Clinical Social Worker - 4.5%Clinical Social Worker4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4%Physical Therapist4%Infectious Disease Physician - 0.1%Infectious Disease Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Missouri (% 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 Infectious Disease Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Paul Jost, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4320 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO, 64111, with a listed phone of (816) 531-1550. NPI 1720018716 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Jost 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 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend. 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

4320 WORNALL RD
Kansas City, MO 64111

Provider Details

NPI 1720018716
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

50
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
79
Total Day Supply
2,370
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How Paul Jost, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

Paul Jost, M.D.'s 50 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Jost, M.D.'s specialty?
Paul Jost, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Paul Jost, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Paul Jost, M.D. wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Jost, M.D. located?
Paul Jost, M.D. is located at 4320 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Phone: (816) 531-1550.
What is Paul Jost, M.D.'s NPI number?
Paul Jost, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720018716, issued on 07/04/2006.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Paul Jost, M.D. accept Medicare?
Paul Jost, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Jost, M.D.'s credentials?
Paul Jost, M.D.'s NPI is 1720018716 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.
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).

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.