Joseph Sala
Joseph Sala is a Physician Assistant based in Lewiston, ME with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Sala has been part of the Lewiston medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 26+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lewiston area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
60 High St, Lewiston, ME 04240-7616
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202398.07/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
192
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
258
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
608
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $232k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Atrial Fibrillation.
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
26 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Virtual Medical Care With Joseph Sala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Sala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Lewiston 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 Sala
NPI records show Dr. Sala as active with telehealth listed in Lewiston, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 753-3900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Sala
Practice Location
60 High St, Lewiston, ME 04240-7616
Mailing Address
60 High St, Lewiston, ME 04240-7616
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