Joseph Agyepong, M.D.

Hospitalist

(859) 301-8074Florence, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joseph Agyepong, M.D. has practiced hospitalist for 11+ years, working in independent practice. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Florence area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Hospitalist providers in KYSee all Hospitalist in Florence11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 168dNPPES updated 2025-11-19 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4900 Houston Rd, Florence, KY 41042-4824

Fax: (859) 212-4357
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.7%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

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

Medicare Patients

342

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

80

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

191

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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 (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+25%)55%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+26%)48%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ 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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$144 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Joseph Agyepong's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 18, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 635283, Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Joseph Agyepong

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Agyepong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Florence 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 Joseph Agyepong

Dr. Agyepong is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Florence, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 301-8074.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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