2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1134195712 M.D.
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THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.

Specialist in PRINCETON, Indiana. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in PRINCETON, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 84 claims across 61 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
84
Part D claims, 2023

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THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/24/2006

NPI 1134195712

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Specialist share within Indiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

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

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 100/100 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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THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in PRINCETON, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1134195712. 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.

THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1808 SHERMAN DR, PRINCETON, IN, 47670, with a listed phone of (812) 385-1788. NPI 1134195712 was issued on 02/24/2006. 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.6%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1808 SHERMAN DR
PRINCETON, IN 47670

Provider Details

NPI 1134195712
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

84
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
87
Total Day Supply
970
Generic Drug Cost
$599
Opioid Claims
61 (72.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 13, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
48

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

Specialist Overview

How THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s 84 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in PRINCETON, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. located?
THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. is located at 1808 SHERMAN DR, PRINCETON, IN, 47670. Phone: (812) 385-1788.
What is THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134195712, issued on 02/24/2006.
Does THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.6%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS JOSEPH, M.D.'s NPI is 1134195712 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.
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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