Arthur Joshua Berkson, MD
Arthur Joshua Berkson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Las Cruces, NM with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NM can see Arthur Joshua Berkson, MD in person in Las Cruces or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 19% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4535 Northrise Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202356.27/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-27.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.91%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico1.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.2%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
267
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
218
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,047
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $240k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Arthur Joshua Berkson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arthur Joshua Berkson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Cruces required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arthur Joshua Berkson
NPI records show Dr. Berkson as active with telehealth listed in Las Cruces, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (575) 524-3720.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Arthur Joshua Berkson
Practice Location
4535 Northrise Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Mailing Address
4535 Northrise Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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