Joseph Dugger, MD
NPI 1285697839 · Family Medicine Physician · Searcy, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Dugger, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Searcy, AR (NPI 1285697839).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285697839
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E1380 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 106 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 73 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 61 | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 60 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 across 5 records (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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2023-06-14
- Certified
- 2023-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Dugger's NPI number?
- Joseph Dugger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285697839, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Dugger's specialty?
- Joseph Dugger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Dugger located?
- Joseph Dugger's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 E Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 72143-6865.
- What is Joseph Dugger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Dugger is (501) 596-6743.
- Does Joseph Dugger accept Medicare?
- Joseph Dugger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Dugger's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Dugger's NPI (1285697839) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.