Joseph Gast, PA-C
NPI 1144818683 · Physician Assistant · Story City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Gast, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Story City, IA (NPI 1144818683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144818683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 85 | 72 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 71 | 68 |
| Meloxicam | 67 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 52 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 30 | 13 |
| Cefadroxil | 20 | 20 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | — |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-01-08
- Last updated
- 2021-01-08
- Certified
- 2021-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Gast's NPI number?
- Joseph Gast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144818683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Gast's specialty?
- Joseph Gast is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Gast located?
- Joseph Gast's practice location on file with NPPES is 118 Eisenhower Dr, Story City, IA 50248-1534.
- What is Joseph Gast's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Gast is (515) 203-1539.
- Does Joseph Gast accept Medicare?
- Joseph Gast is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Gast's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Gast's NPI (1144818683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.