Joseph Robert Wagner, MD
Joseph Robert Wagner is an Urology specialist based in Hartford, CT with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 37 years in urology, Joseph Robert Wagner, MD is a long-established urologist in Hartford. Trained at University of Connecticut School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
85 Seymour St Ste 416, Hartford, CT 06106-5501
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.48/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
295
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
192
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
494
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $55k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — 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
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$802 received from industry
23 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 Robert Wagner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450659
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Urology Care With Joseph Robert Wagner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Robert Wagner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Hartford 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 Robert Wagner
NPI records show Dr. Wagner as active with telehealth listed in Hartford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 947-8500.
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
85 Seymour St Ste 416, Hartford, CT 06106-5501
Mailing Address
85 Seymour St Ste 416, Hartford, CT 06106-5501
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