Joseph Buchanan Hawkins, M.D.
Joseph Buchanan Hawkins, M.D. has been part of the Fresno medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and osteoporosis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 51% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6406dNPPES updated 2008-10-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7230 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-3340
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202384/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better54.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-28.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,742
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
417
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,004
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $773k
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 Osteoporosis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$53.2k received from industry
182 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Buchanan Hawkins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
44 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
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 201306
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With Joseph Buchanan Hawkins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Buchanan Hawkins for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Fresno 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 Buchanan Hawkins
NPI records show Dr. Hawkins as active with telehealth listed in Fresno, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (559) 431-6197.
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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Practice Location
7230 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-3340
Mailing Address
7230 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-3340
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