Joji Alex, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

(810) 364-5050Fort Gratiot, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joji Alex, NP-C specializes in nursing, serving patients in Fort Gratiot, MI in independent practice. He has been in practice for 10+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 484 Nurse Practitioner providers in MISee all Nurse Practitioner in Fort Gratiot10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1016dNPPES updated 2023-07-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3081 Commerce Dr Ste 400, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059-3868

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.85%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.4%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

297

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

359

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,748

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $551k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+25%)47%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Alzheimer's / Dementia
44%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.56 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 25, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

13967 Patterson Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48315-4259

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Joji Alex

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joji Alex for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Gratiot 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 Joji Alex

Dr. Alex is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Gratiot, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (810) 364-5050.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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