Joel Arter, MD
NPI 1942512744 · Family Medicine Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Arter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1942512744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942512744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C171369 (CA)
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
15 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 | 18 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 49 | — |
| Omeprazole | 26 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 25 | 11 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 18 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$309 across 15 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
- 2010-07-08
- Last updated
- 2025-12-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Arter's NPI number?
- Joel Arter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942512744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Arter's specialty?
- Joel Arter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Arter located?
- Joel Arter's practice location on file with NPPES is 3501 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704-6919.
- What is Joel Arter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Arter is (714) 929-2300.
- Does Joel Arter accept Medicare?
- Joel Arter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Arter's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Arter's NPI (1942512744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.