Joseph L Pratt, MD

Family Medicine

Joseph L Pratt is a Family Medicine specialist based in Corinth, MS with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(662) 286-0088Corinth, MS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MS can see Joseph L Pratt, MD in person in Corinth or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
  • Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Mississippi
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 133 Family Medicine providers in MSSee all Family Medicine in Corinth39+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4509dNPPES updated 2014-01-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

121 Pratt Dr Suite 1a, Corinth, MS 38834-6026

Fax: (662) 286-0067
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Mississippi on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

93.1/100

Mississippi avg: 77.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Mississippi

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3%

Mississippi avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)

3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.2%

Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Mississippi

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

Medicare Patients

1,609

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,412

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

45,353

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.38M

Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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

$951 received from industry

63 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Joseph L Pratt's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    University of Mississippi School of Medicine

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Joseph L Pratt

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

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

Dr. Pratt is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Corinth, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (662) 286-0088.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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