2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1700166477 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Medical Physician Assistant in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
111
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
86.2826/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.2826/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.2826/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
111
Part D claims, 2023

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TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

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

What does the federal data show about TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2011

NPI 1700166477

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

111 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

86.2826/100 3.182600000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.2826/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 86.2826/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.3%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 86.2826/100 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.

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TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 732-5500. NPI 1700166477 was issued on 08/25/2011. 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 111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.2826/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.3633), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115

Provider Details

NPI 1700166477
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/25/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.2826
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.3633
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. To verify TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

111
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
119
Total Day Supply
2,662
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.64
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 111 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
What is TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.2826/100 (Quality: 69.3633). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
What is TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700166477, issued on 08/25/2011.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 111 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
TARA JOSEPH, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1700166477 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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