Bindu Joseph, MD
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Bindu Joseph is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Bindu Joseph, MD has been part of the Washington medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 29+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Washington area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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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
202375/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.97%
District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in District of ColumbiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
445
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
408
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,324
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $864k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.54 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500027
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Bindu Joseph
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bindu Joseph for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 Bindu Joseph
Dr. Joseph is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 269-7785.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1150 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC 20017
Mailing Address
1150 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC 20017
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