Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Joseph, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Allergy & Immunology Physician · Joplin, MO

  • NPI 1902919178
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 8.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1027 S Main St Ste 202
Joplin, MO 648014540
(417) 624-0050
fax (417) 624-1331
Mailing address
1727 W 26Th St
Joplin, MO 648041513

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 10, 2025
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #104718
Medicaid (4)
KS #100157390A · OK #100182380 · KS #604040 · MO #206909400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902919178. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
406,111
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$6,273,180
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 168,960 34 $6
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 60,063 65 $13
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 36,595 51 $42
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 21,902 231 $23
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 21,470 69 $33
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 14,700 11 $10
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 6,606 67 $0
86235 Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method 4,802 421 $17
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 4,781 1,034 $8
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated 4,403 882 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Joplin Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 3,357. This provider delivers 121× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,218
Transactions
71
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 24 $404.16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 15 $224.73
Pfizer INC. 14 $200.73
Abbvie INC. 5 $122.57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 6 $99.40
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 2 $63.12
Genzyme Corporation 1 $38.01
Sandoz INC. 1 $23.93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $18.08
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 1 $14.42
Hospira, INC. 1 $8.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,218

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
6,328
Patients
1,853
Total drug cost
$124,946
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 941 176 $12,391
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 698 153 $6,386
Potassium Chloride Generic 569 216 $12,621
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 531 104 $16,294
Gabapentin Generic 435 92 $7,683
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 386 58 $9,648
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 343 82 $22,748
Omeprazole Generic 332 79 $3,648
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 327 78 $2,198
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 318 85 $2,624

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Joseph's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Joseph practices Rheumatology Physician in Joplin, MO.
Where does Dr. Michael Joseph practice?
Dr. Michael Joseph practices at 1027 S Main St Ste 202, Joplin, MO 648014540. Office phone: 4176240050.
What is Dr. Michael Joseph's NPI?
Dr. Michael Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902919178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Joseph accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Joseph accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Joseph commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.