Joel J Baumgartner, M.D.
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
With over 27 years in family medicine, Joel J Baumgartner, M.D. is a long-established sports medicine family medicine specialist in Waite Park. He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
901 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN 56387-1964
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better24.41%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+19.3 pts)
24.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
185
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
138
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
426
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Joel J Baumgartner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel J Baumgartner for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Waite Park 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 Joel J Baumgartner
Dr. Baumgartner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waite Park, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (320) 217-8480.
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Practice Location
901 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN 56387-1964
Mailing Address
901 3rd St N, Waite Park, MN 56387-1964
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