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Dr. Joshua Baru, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1962571927
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 71.5 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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551 Brevard RD
Asheville, NC 288062316
(828) 212-7021
fax (828) 232-8218 - Mailing address
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Po Box 117827
Atlanta, GA 303687827
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 19, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RH0002X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2016-01957 · Illinois #036116116
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962571927. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
385
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$39,628
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 87 | 54 | $121 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 57 | 32 | $85 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 42 | 41 | $165 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 31 | 31 | $8 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 31 | 19 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 27 | 17 | $75 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 26 | 23 | $170 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 23 | 23 | $8 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 17 | 17 | $79 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 16 | 16 | $208 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Asheville Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$145
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $44.99 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $33.01 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $24.27 | |
| Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 | $21.70 | |
| Sobi, INC | 1 | $20.93 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
445
Patients
103
Total drug cost
$29,776
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 96 | 36 | $2,520 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 49 | 18 | $466 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 35 | 0 | $508 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $965 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 32 | 11 | $482 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 30 | 12 | $383 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 28 | 13 | $729 |
| Fentanyl | Generic | 26 | 0 | $2,743 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 23 | 0 | $147 |
| Xtampza ER (Oxycodone Myristate) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $11,671 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joshua Baru's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Baru practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Joshua Baru practice?
Dr. Joshua Baru practices at 551 Brevard RD, Asheville, NC 288062316. Office phone: 8282127021.
What is Dr. Joshua Baru's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Baru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962571927, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Baru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Baru accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Baru commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.