Joseph George Skender, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Joseph George Skender is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Royal Oak, MI with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MI can see Joseph George Skender, M.D. in person in Royal Oak or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.99/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 88dNPPES updated 2026-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
30701 Woodward Ave Ste 314s, Royal Oak, MI 48073-0987
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.99/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.19%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.1 pts)
8.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
548
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
662
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,603
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.30M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.4k received from industry
164 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 George Skender's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.77 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 24, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Joseph George Skender
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph George Skender for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Royal Oak 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 George Skender
NPI records show Dr. Skender as active with telehealth listed in Royal Oak, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 955-9229.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
30701 Woodward Ave Ste 314s, Royal Oak, MI 48073-0987
Mailing Address
30701 Woodward Ave Ste 314s, Royal Oak, MI 48073-0987
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