Joseph Michael Lauinger
Joseph Michael Lauinger is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Kent, WA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Michael Lauinger has been part of the Kent medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5010dNPPES updated 2012-09-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.58%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
436
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
500
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,803
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.13M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Georgetown University School of Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Joseph Michael Lauinger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Michael Lauinger for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Kent 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 Michael Lauinger
NPI records show Dr. Lauinger as active with telehealth listed in Kent, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 870-8880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
23213 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032-2721
Mailing Address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
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