Joseph Karpel, PA-C, MPH
NPI 1861020190 · Physician Assistant · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Karpel, PA-C, MPH is a Physician Assistant provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1861020190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861020190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA59853 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,004 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 319 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 296 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 179 | $15 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 108 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 79 | $57 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Provider Supplied Equipment |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 503 | 123 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 371 | 116 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 237 | 67 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 211 | 42 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 200 | 65 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 166 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,531 across 125 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
- 2020-03-31
- Last updated
- 2025-04-10
- Certified
- 2025-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Karpel's NPI number?
- Joseph Karpel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861020190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Karpel's specialty?
- Joseph Karpel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Karpel located?
- Joseph Karpel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3814 Auburn Blvd Ste 72, Sacramento, CA 95821-2123.
- What is Joseph Karpel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Karpel is (916) 426-1902.
- Does Joseph Karpel accept Medicare?
- Joseph Karpel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Karpel's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Karpel's NPI (1861020190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.