2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1821164013 MD
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ROY JOSEPH, MD

Urology Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
63
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$146.02
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROY JOSEPH, MD filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland.

63
Part D claims, 2023
$146.02
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

ROY JOSEPH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

63 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. 2,000–2,200: 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)

ROY JOSEPH, MD 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 ROY JOSEPH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2006

NPI 1821164013

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

63 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Urology Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROY JOSEPH, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821164013. 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.

ROY JOSEPH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10215 FERNWOOD RD STE 401, BETHESDA, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (301) 943-5082. NPI 1821164013 was issued on 11/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOSEPH 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 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

10215 FERNWOOD RD STE 401
BETHESDA, MD 20817

Provider Details

NPI 1821164013
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2006

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 ROY JOSEPH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$146

Largest payer

Corcept Therapeutics

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

63
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
127
Total Day Supply
3,276
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
26
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14

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

Urology Physician Overview

How ROY JOSEPH, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

ROY JOSEPH, MD's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROY JOSEPH, MD's specialty?
ROY JOSEPH, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROY JOSEPH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROY JOSEPH, MD wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is ROY JOSEPH, MD located?
ROY JOSEPH, MD is located at 10215 FERNWOOD RD STE 401, BETHESDA, MD, 20817. Phone: (301) 943-5082.
What is ROY JOSEPH, MD's NPI number?
ROY JOSEPH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821164013, issued on 11/28/2006.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROY JOSEPH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROY JOSEPH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROY JOSEPH, MD accept Medicare?
ROY JOSEPH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROY JOSEPH, MD's credentials?
ROY JOSEPH, MD's NPI is 1821164013 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.
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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