Joseph C Barbara, M.D.
Also practices: GENERAL PRACTICE
With over 52 years in family medicine, Joseph C Barbara, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Gilroy. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 1974, he brings 52+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.98/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5733dNPPES updated 2010-08-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7880 Wren Ave Ste C133, Gilroy, CA 95020-7801
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 78% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.98/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.97%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
540
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
816
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,380
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $811k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
90 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 2024, attributed to Joseph C Barbara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Medical College of Wisconsin
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 1974)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Joseph C Barbara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph C Barbara for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Gilroy 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 C Barbara
NPI records show Dr. Barbara as active with telehealth listed in Gilroy, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (408) 842-0278.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph C Barbara
Practice Location
7880 Wren Ave Ste C133, Gilroy, CA 95020-7801
Mailing Address
7880 Wren Ave Ste C133, Gilroy, CA 95020-7801
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