Joseph B Browder, MD
Joseph B Browder is a Specialist based in Waco, TX with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph B Browder, MD practices as part of a group specialist practice in Waco, TX. Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6508dNPPES updated 2008-07-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
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 = better2.65%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.6%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
109
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
164
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,526
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $554k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
65 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 B Browder's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Mailing address
Po Box 21716, Waco, TX 76702-1716
Differs from practice location
Virtual Specialist Care With Joseph B Browder
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph B Browder for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waco 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 B Browder
NPI records show Dr. Browder as active with telehealth listed in Waco, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 776-3636.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph B Browder
Practice Location
7005 Woodway Drive Suite 101, Waco, TX 76712-7924
Mailing Address
Po Box 21716, Waco, TX 76702-1716
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